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Leo Parker was an American jazz saxophonist known for his baritone saxophone playing. He was born in 1925 in the District of Columbia and began his career with Billy Eckstine's band. A key moment in his career was his collaboration with Alfred Lion at Blue Note Records, where he recorded albums such as 'Let Me Tell You 'Bout It' and 'Rollin' with Leo'. His style was influenced by blues and hard bop. Parker collaborated with notable jazz figures like Dexter Gordon and Hank Mobley. His influence remains significant even after his untimely death in 1962. The products available from the artist Leo Parker include vinyls.


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