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In what city did Parker's music and lifestyle lead the jazz scene?

  • New York City

  • Chicago

  • Detroit

  • Philadelphia

Answer

In New York City, Charlie Parker's revolutionary musical style and unconventional lifestyle ignited a transformative era in jazz history. His prodigious talent and groundbreaking improvisational techniques profoundly influenced the genre and propelled the development of bebop. Parker's immense contribution as both a musician and a style icon solidified New York City's position as the epicenter of the jazz world during the mid-20th century.
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