Bird

"Bird and Diz" is an album that showcases the collaboration between two legendary figures in jazz history: Charlie "Bird" Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Charlie Parker, also known as "Bird," was an American saxophonist and a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies. His innovative approaches to melody, rhythm, and harmony had a profound influence on the genre. Parker's career was marked by his prolific output and collaborations with other jazz greats, despite struggling with personal issues such as drug addiction.