After the tragic death of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker, his friend poet Ted Joans began writing “Bird Lives” all over New York City. The campaign took a life of its own, and BIRD LIVES can still occasionally be found scrawled on sidewalks, walls and bathroom stalls.

This is a Bluescentric Brand authentic Charlie Parker ladies v-neck t shirt, available in 4.2oz 100% airlume combed & ringspun cotton sizes up to 2XL! Athletic heather is 90/10. V-Necks are side-seamed with a set-in coverstitched v-neck.

Official Charlie Parker, every sale directly benefits the Jazz pioneer's estate. 

This Charlie Parker art is an homage to the Jazz saxophonist's Kansas City hometown. The design features several iconic photos of Parker. The map in the lower left marks the spot where the Jazz giant was born, and the drawing of the bird pays tribute to his longtime "Bird" nickname. The text reads "Charlie Parker" and "Kansas City". 

Born on Freeman Ave in Kansas City, a young Charlie Parker was said to practice his craft in the nearby city park, before starting to slip into jams at one of the city's many jazz clubs. Soon, he dropped out of high school and began pursuing music full time. Parker's improvisational, cross-chord style broke loose a dam in Jazz music, opening the way for a flood of creativity in what was becoming Jazz -- America's greatest export. 

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