A stunning one-of-a-kind biography of Charlie Parker. Written entirely in trimeter, the epic biogrpahical poem dances nimbly along in a way that echoes Bird's blazing, fast-fingered solos. Gray's marvelous use of language reflects the rhythms of jazz and the beat that lies at the heart of bebop. Indeed, Blues for Bird is like a piece of jazz itself: exciting, innovative and constantly surprising.
- ISBN10 0921215649
- ISBN13 9780921215646
- Publish Date 1 January 1993
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Ekstasis Editions
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 88
- Language English