I play what I see happening around me. That's my inspiration... - Charlie Parker

"I play what I see happening around me. That's my inspiration."

Charlie Parker

Bebop Saxophonist American 1920–1955

More from Charlie Parker

"Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you."

"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom."

"If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."

"You can play a shoestring if you're sincere."