The Charlie Parker Story
The Neil Maya QuartetThis event has now finishedA brand new show celebrating the music and story of the jazz legend and acclaimed alto saxophonist Charlie Parker
Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, forging a brand-new genre in jazz and bebop, with fast tempos, virtuosic technique and advanced harmonies.
In this new show, saxophonist Neil Maya and his quartet celebrates some of Parker's most famous compositions including Ornithology, Yardbird Suite, Now's the Time, Blues For Alice and Cherokee, as well as some great jazz standards that Charlie brought to prominence.
In between numbers Neil will also talk about Charlie's eventful and troubled short life and the influence he had on jazz. The evening will also feature original compositions by The Neil Maya Quartet.
Suitable for all ages
Running Time: 100mins + interval
"You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker."
Miles Davis