Leo Parker

Leo Parker
Leo Parker was the proud owner of a big, beefy baritone sax tone and a fluent technique that struck a great match between the gritty, down-home feeling of RB and the advanced harmonies of bebop. At first, he studied alto in high school, even recording with Coleman Hawkins' early bebop band at age 18 on that instrument in 1944. But upon joining the legendary Billy Eckstine bop band in 1944-1945 and 1946, Parker switched to baritone and began to garner notice. He worked with Dizzy Gillespie's...
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Leo Parker 1947-1950
1947-1950 - Leo Parker
By: Leo Parker
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Parker, Leo El Sino, Ineta, Wild Leo
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Leo Parker Rollin' with Leo
Rollin' with Leo - Leo Parker
By: Leo Parker
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Rollin' with Leo, Music Hall Beat, Jumpin' Leo
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