- Born
- 30 October 1930
Oran - Died
- 4 July 1998
New York City - Country
- Algeria
Biography
Errol Parker was a jazz musician who played piano. Errol Parker was born on 30 October 1930 in Oran and died on 4 July 1998 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Errol Parker (né Raphaël Schecroun; 30 October 1925 – 2 July 1998) was a French-Algerian jazz pianist who played with Django Reinhardt, James Moody, Don Byas and Kenny Clarke, among others. Born in Oran, French Algeria, Raphaël Schecroun (his working name derives from two of his jazz heroes, Erroll Garner and Charlie Parker) moved to Paris at the age of 18. In 1964, Parker wrote the song "Lorre", which became a hit in France, and opened his own jazz club "Le Ladybird" on Rue de la Huchette. Following a serious car accident that impaired his playing, Parker emigrated to New York City, where his daughter was to begin university in February 1968. In America he started a second career as a record producer, but unable to find a suitable drummer he started to perform as a jazz drummer (which was not affected by his shoulder injury). He died of liver cancer in New York City, aged 72.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Errol Parker play?
Errol Parker is known for playing piano.
When and where was Errol Parker born?
Errol Parker was born 30 October 1930 in Oran.
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