Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast
Apr 20, 1975
Description:
Commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the death of American saxophonist Charlie Parker, Western Front hosted a formal champagne breakfast that featured live performances by a roster of musicians—some of whom knew Parker personally—and a slideshow by Eric Metcalfe that documented the life of Parker. Performers included Fraser MacPherson (tenor saxophone), Jack Stafford (alto saxophone), Don Clarke (trumpet), Ron Johnston (piano), Tony Clitherole (bass), and George Ursan (drums). The event was hosted by Bob Smith, with Bayard Palmer acting as maître d’.
Captions:
- Tony Clitherole and Don Clarke performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Tony Clitherole and Don Clarke performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Jack Stafford performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Don Clarke performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson and Tony Clitherole performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson, Tony Clitherole, George Ursan, Don Clarke, and Jack Stafford performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson, Don Clarke, and Jack Stafford performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
- Fraser MacPherson performing at Charles Parker Memorial Jazz Breakfast, photo documentation, Apr 20, 1975.
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