Leo Parker

For the Roman Catholic bishop, see Leo Parker (bishop). For the jazz percussionist and composer, see Leon Parker.
Leo Parker
Background information
BornApril 18, 1925
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 1962 (aged 36)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsBaritone saxophone

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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