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Charlie Parker (1920-1955), pre-eminent voice of the be-bop era. His genius inspired Sonny Rollins and an entire generation of jazz musicians.
Charlie Parker (1920-1955), pre-eminent voice of the be-bop era. His genius inspired Sonny Rollins and an entire generation of jazz musicians.
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