Who Is Charlie Parker's Bloomdido?

While listening to “Bloomdido” By Charlie Parker I observed and found reasons why scholars have dubbed Parker one of the most brilliant musical figures of the twentieth century. Right of the bat the tune was upbeat and cheerful, I noticed a steady tempo held by the symbols in the background, while the saxophone played a lively solo. This contrast of instrumentation is innovative in conception drawing the listener into the music. Its upbeat rhythm makes the listener not only hear but feel the music and its melodic harmonic structure. Parker, and his contemporaries are known as founders of bebop jazz. His influences, musicality and unique, influential style sets Charlie Parker apart from other musicians of his time shown through his piece