Leo Parker | |
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Background information | |
Born | April 18, 1925 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | February 11, 1962 (aged 36) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Instruments | Baritone saxophone |
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925 – February 11, 1962)[1] was an American jazz musician, who primarily played baritone saxophone. Parker was the earliest baritone saxophonist to play bebop.[2]