Charlie “Bird” Parker

“Trying to explain music is like trying to dance architecture.” — Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.) American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. As the pianist in the band at Minton’s Playhouse, a nightclub in New York City, … Read more

All of the Rheuben Allen clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces are made in the United States.  Both the ABS and Hard Rubber!

“You’ve got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.” — Charlie Parker Charlie Parker was a pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer, famous for his role in founding the innovative bebop style of jazz in the early 1940s. He was born on … Read more

“Just because you’re not a drummer doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep time.” — Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.) American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. As the pianist in the band at Minton’s Playhouse, a nightclub … Read more