Bird Lives, a photo from Missouri, Midwest

Photographer's Note

Bird Lives - a sculpture honoring be-bop jazz legend Charlie "Yardbird" Parker. This work is located in Kansas City's Historic Jazz District around 18th and Vine. It is perhaps appropriate, however, that Parker is facing away from the city. Late in life he came to resent his home town, saying that he had never been appreciated there, and had been treated poorly. His memory is now honored in the city where he started his meteoric music career.

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JBPedroso (42) 2010-02-15 7:19

Hello, friend!

Best picture, great POV and perfect light!

Visit my page to learn more about my country (Brazil) and my city (Recife).

This week we are celebrating the Carnaval 2010, the most popular party of the Brazilian people.

Regards
Pedroso

worldcitizen (14266) 2010-02-15 13:35

Hello Franklin,
It is always interesting to see artwork particular to a certain city. Nice presentation, with the city in the background and a clear, blue sky. Thanks for the informative note, too.

BennyV (32570) 2010-02-17 12:32

One of the absolute geniusses of 20th century music, and judging from this rather dire sculpture he STILL is neglected. I'd expected a joyful, dynamic, vibrant, bee-bop-crazy work of art, this looks like a death mask. Where's the passion?

Thumbs up to you for showing it here, 'cause I'd never seen it before. But what a missed opportunity!

Benny