Etched
in Stone
Two
ideograms,
a saxophone
and
a bird,
allow
visitors to
identify
your
grave
without
reading
your name.
Decades
after
your casket
was
placed
here,
people
still
flock to
pay
their
respects,
leaving
behind
flowers,
charms
or the
thoughts
in their
hearts.
Some come
to play
in your
presence.
To fill the
air
with music,
as
you once
did.
To send you
notes that
say
your talent
has
yet to be eclipsed.
Friday, August 29 marks the 94th anniversary of Charlie Parker's birth. As part of the 2014 Charlie Parker Celebration, there will be a 21-Sax Salute on both Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30 at the grave site in Lincoln Cemetery. Go to the KC Jazz Alive website for details about these events and the final events of this year's celebration. Remember, you can always learn more about Charlie Parker by visiting the American Jazz Museum.
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