Justin's Music Links

Bebop Music Links

(Bop)

And They Kept on Dancing Brief definition of Bebop.

Charleston Swing Brief definition of Bebop.

Dr Bill Taylor Series of Bebop-related articles.

Hyper Music Brief history of Bebop music.

MP3.com Comprehensive biography of Bebop innovator Dizzie Gillespie.

MP3.com Biography of Jazz artist Charlie Parker.

Musicmatch Guide Very good explanation of Bop.

Small Jazz Good history of Bebop.

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Good article on Bebop covering the time period and playing characteristics.

The Bebop Shop Online Bebop record store.

The Jazz Piano Study Letter Good definition of Bebop.

The Outside Shore Worthwhile explanation of the characteristics of Bebop.

The Outside Shore A history of Bebop.

The Verve Music Group Very good article on the history of Bebop.

VH1.com Extensive biography of Jazz artist Thelonious monk.

Wikpedia Excellent article on the history and style of Bebop music.

Wikipedia Useful biography of Charlie Parker including discussion on the connection between his music and Bebop.

Wikipedia Biography of Jazz trumpeter Dizzie Gillespie.

Worcester Public Schools Article debating which musician should receive overall credit for the development of Bebop: Dizzy Gillespie or Charlie Parker?

World Socialist Web Site Very informative review of Scott Deveaux's book 'The Birth of Bebop: A Social and Musical History', discussing at some length what Bebop meant to jazz history.

WNUR FM Brief definition of Bebop.