Errol Parker | |
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Birth name | Raphaël Schecroun |
Born | Oran, French Algeria | 30 October 1925
Origin | Paris, France |
Died | 2 July 1998 New York City, New York, United States | (aged 72)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Pianist |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Errol Parker (né Raphaël Schecroun; 30 October 1925 – 2 July 1998) was a French-Algerian jazz pianist who played with Django Reinhardt, James Moody, Don Byas and Kenny Clarke, among others. [1]
Born in Oran, French Algeria, Raphaël Schecroun (his working name derives from two of his jazz heroes, Erroll Garner and Charlie Parker) moved to Paris at the age of 18. [2]
In 1964, Parker wrote the song "Lorre", which became a hit in France, and opened his own jazz club "Le Ladybird" on Rue de la Huchette. [3]
Following a serious car accident that impaired his playing, Parker emigrated to New York City, where his daughter was to begin university in February 1968. [4]
In America he started a second career as a record producer, but unable to find a suitable drummer he started to perform as a jazz drummer (which was not affected by his shoulder injury). He died of liver cancer in New York City, aged 72. [2] His daughter was Elodie Lauten (1950-2014), a pianist and composer.
Errol Parker | |
---|---|
Birth name | Raphaël Schecroun |
Born | Oran, French Algeria | 30 October 1925
Origin | Paris, France |
Died | 2 July 1998 New York City, New York, United States | (aged 72)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Pianist |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Errol Parker (né Raphaël Schecroun; 30 October 1925 – 2 July 1998) was a French-Algerian jazz pianist who played with Django Reinhardt, James Moody, Don Byas and Kenny Clarke, among others. [1]
Born in Oran, French Algeria, Raphaël Schecroun (his working name derives from two of his jazz heroes, Erroll Garner and Charlie Parker) moved to Paris at the age of 18. [2]
In 1964, Parker wrote the song "Lorre", which became a hit in France, and opened his own jazz club "Le Ladybird" on Rue de la Huchette. [3]
Following a serious car accident that impaired his playing, Parker emigrated to New York City, where his daughter was to begin university in February 1968. [4]
In America he started a second career as a record producer, but unable to find a suitable drummer he started to perform as a jazz drummer (which was not affected by his shoulder injury). He died of liver cancer in New York City, aged 72. [2] His daughter was Elodie Lauten (1950-2014), a pianist and composer.