Seventy years ago today, on March 12, 1955 (February 19, 1955 in the lunar calendar),"Pibop" jazz player Charlie Parker passed away. Charlie Parker, the "Bird", was playing On March 12, 1955, due to drug abuse and a recent mental breakdown, Charlie Parker, a master saxophonist known as the "Bird", passed away at the age of 34. Parker was an innovative fighter in the development of "Pibop" jazz. Parker was born in Kansas City. At the age of 12, he showed his talent for playing the alto saxophone. He moved from one band to another before the age of 25. Big bands like the one led by Jay McShean killed Parker's personal style. He formed his own quintet group. The group didn't have a long life, but it gave him a chance to compose music, develop his personality and perform impromptu. Ten years ago, Parker and trumpeter Deeds Gillespie held a jazz concert at the Jazz Hall on 52nd Street in New York. In their spare time, they make records. Jazz music lovers say they have made the most creative record ever made.