Jimmy & Jamey Discuss Charlie Parker

[@evanccj]

It's always great to learn more about Charlie Parker. One of the greatest musical geniuses in history.

[@yagamei]

Fantastic stuff! Whenever I hear Jimmy speak he's always sharp and on point - just like the way he plays his guitar. Great insights from both men on one of if not THE finest horn player that ever lived.

[@KennethBrianBand]

Thanks for posting this and all the other videos. Jimmy is such an influence on everyone that hears him. Kenneth Brian

[@nickgreenmusic]

These interviews are GREAT!

[@djangowoof]

It is so great to hear Jimmy and Jamey talk period. And about Charlie Parker who was a real genius, even better. I miss Jimmy so much. He was a big part of our lives at one time. I know he and my Jim met up in heaven. How are you Jon?

[@arnoldhenderson4146]

The late Stanley Crouch's "Kansas City Lightning," which is the first volume of a projected two volume biography, describes at some length how Parker studied and practiced as a young man. It provides a great deal of information about his early development. Bird was also a person who read a great deal and had many interests.

[@lawrenceturner9724]

Thanks Jimmy And Jamey, Bird Lives

[@elhombresfbay]

Charlie himself said from the time he was 15 yrs.old until 19 yrs old. He practiced 11 to 15 hours a day. Neighbors told his mother to move! But Charlie said this is a fact.

[@Hijodenels]

Art Tatum had a profound influence on Bird. Check out what Tatum was doing rhythmically, harmonically, and melodically, even in the thirties.

[@johnjenkinsmusic1]

When Charlie Parker first arrived in NYC, he washed dishes at the joint where Art Tatum was playing.

[@wesphillips8058]

Tatum influenced him, but Bird took it in a way different direction

[@raefblack7906]

you gotta love bird

[@guitboot]

This is great Thanks Jon.

[@raneyjr]

thanks. more to come...

[@KingJorman]

woah, that was cool!

[@ccgeezer]

Yes.

[@heidegger101]

wow -awesome ! thanks !

[@xxmanx1]

He asked the big question here...how did Parker go from getting laughed off the stage to being Charlie Parker in such a small amount of time? He knew Bird...damn....why didnt he ask him that???

[@jazzercaster4749]

Pretty sure he was practicing 18hrs a day or something