Moondog (1969 album)
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Moondog is an album by the American composer Moondog, released by Columbia Masterworks Records on October 1, 1969. The album was made on the initiative of the producer James William Guercio and record
Moondog
The trimba is a percussion instrument invented by Moondog.
"Bird's Lament" honors Charlie Parker (1920 – 1955).
Charlie Parker
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Charles Parker Jr., nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop,
Moondog (1969 album)
…music and third stream. The album includes short symphonic-styled works, canons, chaconnes and a couple of jazz-inspired tracks, one in memory of Charlie Parker. Moondog received considerable media exposure and positive reviews. It peaked as number six on the Billboard chart for classical music. Moondog was…
Parker at the Three Deuces jazz club, New York City, 1947
151 Avenue B in 2011
A King Super 20 alto saxophone, owned and played by Parker, now at the Smithsonian Institution
Marquee signage advertising the names of Parker and Margie Hyams at the Three Deuces, New York City, c. 1948