Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The Parker Family Legacy in Jazz - Growing Up Among Legends
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The Parker Family Legacy in Jazz - Growing Up Among Legends
In this episode of Let's Talk About Sax, Kim Parker shares her family's rich legacy in the entertainment industry, mainly focusing on her mother, Chan Parker, and her connection to jazz legend Charlie Parker. Kim reflects on her childhood experiences, the influence of her grandmother, and the vibrant music scene of 52nd Street. The conversation also touches on her late sister, Pree, and the impact of her family's artistic background on her life and career.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Journey
03:20 Family Legacy in Show Business
06:30 Grandmother's Influence and Memories
09:24 Growing Up in a Musical Environment
12:33 The Impact of Charlie Parker on Family
15:27 Childhood Adventures on 52nd Street
18:29 Reflections on Early Life and Music
21:30 Meeting Jeff and the Kansas City Connection
31:41 Memorable Performances and Lasting Friendships
34:34 Reflections on Loss and Family
35:41 New Chapter
View all episodes
By Jeff Robinson
5
66 ratings
In this episode of Let's Talk About Sax, Kim Parker shares her family's rich legacy in the entertainment industry, mainly focusing on her mother, Chan Parker, and her connection to jazz legend Charlie Parker. Kim reflects on her childhood experiences, the influence of her grandmother, and the vibrant music scene of 52nd Street. The conversation also touches on her late sister, Pree, and the impact of her family's artistic background on her life and career.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Journey
03:20 Family Legacy in Show Business
06:30 Grandmother's Influence and Memories
09:24 Growing Up in a Musical Environment
12:33 The Impact of Charlie Parker on Family
15:27 Childhood Adventures on 52nd Street
18:29 Reflections on Early Life and Music
21:30 Meeting Jeff and the Kansas City Connection
31:41 Memorable Performances and Lasting Friendships
34:34 Reflections on Loss and Family
35:41 New Chapter