c) Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker, an American jazz musician known as “The Bird,” was a highly influential figure in the development of bebop. A saxophonist and composer, Parker’s innovative approach to rhythm, harmony, and improvisation transformed the world of jazz. His work in the 1940s, along with other musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, reshaped jazz music, moving it from danceable swing to a more challenging, musician-focused bebop style. Parker’s legacy continues to influence jazz musicians and aficionados, making him one of the most celebrated figures in the history of jazz.