Kansas City Lightning
Narrated by Kevin Kenerly
- Released
- December 24, 2013
- Length
- 9 hrs 56 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker" is the first volume in a comprehensive exploration of the life of influential jazz musician Charlie Parker, penned by renowned jazz expert Stanley Crouch. This audiobook delves into Parker's tumultuous journey from his Depression-era childhood to his innovative impact on music through bebop, all while battling addiction. Through a mix of interviews and historical context, Crouch paints a vivid portrait of an artist torn between his creative passions and personal struggles, providing profound insights into Parker's legacy.
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