- Born
- 18 April 1925
Washington, D.C. - Died
- 11 February 1962
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Chess Records
- Discography
- 2 albums
Biography
Leo Parker was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Leo Parker was born on 18 April 1925 in Washington, D.C. and died on 11 February 1962 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Chess Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Let Me Tell You ’Bout It” (1961) to “Rollin’ With Leo” (1980).
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925 – February 11, 1962) was an American jazz musician, who primarily played baritone saxophone. Parker was the earliest baritone saxophonist to play bebop.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Leo Parker is credited as a sideman
| 1954 | Jay & Kai — Kai Winding & J.J. Johnson |
| 1955 | My Kinda Love — Sarah Vaughan |
| 1992 | Time & Again — Sarah Vaughan |
| 1992 | Dexter Rides Again — Dexter Gordon |
| 1992 | J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets — J.J. Johnson |
| 2000 | The Cool Mr. B — Billy Eckstine |
| 2001 | Portrait — Coleman Hawkins |
Historic 78 rpm records
- Tunis In Sir Charles and His All Stars · Thompson · Charles Thompson · Joe… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- Mad Lad Sir Charles and His All Stars · Thompson · Leo Parker · Charles… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- Rhythm Itch Sir Charles and His All Stars · Charles Thompson · Joe Newman · Bob… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- Strange Hour Sir Charles and His All Stars · Charles Thompson · Joe Newman · Bob… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- MR. BIG HORN SIR CHARLES AND HIS ALL STARS · LEO PARKER · Sir Charles Thompson ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- BENSON ALLEY SIR CHARLES AND HIS ALL STARS · Sir Charles Thompson · Rudy Williams… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- RHYTHM ITCH SIR CHARLES & HIS ALL STARS · Charles Thompson · Joe Newman · Bob… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- STRANGE HOUR SIR CHARLES & HIS ALL STARS · Charles Thompson · Joe Newman · Bob… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Leo Parker play?
Leo Parker is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Leo Parker born?
Leo Parker was born 18 April 1925 in Washington, D.C..
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