Charlie Parker Boxes T-Shirt

This Bluescentric Brand authentic Charlie Parker t-shirt is available in premium lightweight 4.2oz vintage style sizes up to 4XL. Solid colors are 100% combed, ringspun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton. All other Heather colors are 52% cotton, 48% poly. Sizes run true. These t shirts are lighter and slightly more fitted compared to the Classic Gildan tees. 

Official Charlie Parker, every sale directly benefits the Jazz pioneer's estate. 

This Charlie Parker art is an homage to the Jazz saxophonist's Kansas City hometown. The design features several iconic photos of Parker. The map in the lower left marks the spot where the Jazz giant was born, and the drawing of the bird pays tribute to his longtime "Bird" nickname. The text reads "Charlie Parker" and "Kansas City". 

Born on Freeman Ave in Kansas City, a young Charlie Parker was said to practice his craft in the nearby city park, before starting to slip into jams at one of the city's many jazz clubs. Soon, he dropped out of high school and began pursuing music full time. Parker's improvisational, cross-chord style broke loose a dam in Jazz music, opening the way for a flood of creativity in what was becoming Jazz -- America's greatest export.