Who said "The stage is my church, and music is my prayer."?

This quote is attributed to Charlie Parker.

The stage is my church, and music is my prayer. - Charlie Parker

"The stage is my church, and music is my prayer."

Charlie Parker

Bebop Saxophonist American 1920–1955

"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."