Par·ker (pär k r), Charlie Known as "Bird." 1920-1955. American musician and composer. A leader of the bop movement in jazz, Parker is best remembered for his smooth, moody improvisations. |
| Parker, Dorothy Rothschild 1893-1967. American writer noted for her satirical wit. She was drama critic for Vanity Fair (1916-1917) and book critic for the New Yorker (1927-1933). |
| Parker, Matthew 1504-1575. English prelate who served as archbishop of Canterbury from 1559 until his death and was instrumental in establishing ecclesiastical forms for the Anglican Church. |
Parker [ˈpɑːkə]
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1. (Biographies / Parker, Alan (William) (1944 M, British, FILMS AND TV: director, FILMS AND TV: writer) Alan (William). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998-99) and of the Film Council from 1999
2. (Biographies / Parker, Charlie (1920-1955) M, US, MUSIC: jazz alto saxophonist, MUSIC: composer) Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920-55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
3. (Biographies / Parker, Dorothy (Rothschild) (1893-1967) F, US, WRITING: writer, WRITING: humorous writer) Dorothy (Rothschild). 1893-1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
4. (Biographies / Parker, Matthew (1504-1575) M, English, RELIGION: clergyman) Matthew. 1504-75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559-75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement
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| Noun | 1. | Parker - United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955) |
| 2. | Parker - United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967) |
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