Leo Parker

Leo Parker Leo Parker American jazz musician (1925–1962) For the Roman Catholic bishop, see Leo Parker (bishop). For the jazz percussionist and composer, see Leon Parker. 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] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Leo Parker 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 Close Early life Born in Washington, D.C.,[1] Parker studied alto saxophone in high school and played this instrument on a recording with Coleman Hawkins in 1944.[1] Career Parker switched to baritone saxophone…

GENRES: Jazz, Baritone Saxophone