The Neil Maya Quartet: The Charlie Parker Story

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 which will also feature some of the Neil Maya Quartet’s original compositions.

"You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker." Miles Davis

Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the county’s rural arts charity.

Suitable for all ages

Running Time: 100mins + interval