Shot out of space
Like a blazing comet
You impacted the planet
Leaving behind
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A wonderful tribute to a saxophonist without parallel. If you haven't, listen to 'Loverman' which he was forced to play at a studio (where he was booked for a recording session) after being brought to from a state of drunken unconsciousness.
Thanks for this beautiful poem, I wish Parker was alive to read it! I am an ardent lover of classical Jazz music, and have a selected collection. Last year I had written a poem, - 'Tribute To Jazz Music'; I have forwarded it today, after reading your inspiring poem.Kindly also read my 'Jazz Composition Titled-The Other Side of Time', when you find time.Thank you once again! -Raj Nandy