Charlie Parker — American Musician born on August 29, 1920, died on March 12, 1955

Charles "Charlie" Parker, Jr. , also known as "Yardbird" and "Bird", was an American jazz saxophonist and composer... (wikipedia)

Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art.
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.
Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you.
They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art.
If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn.