Birdland, the Jazz Corner of the WorldAn illustrated look at legendary New York City jazz nightclub Birdland, named after legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker. Birdland was a legendary jazz nightclub in New York City and, from 1949 to 1965, was the scene for the greatest jazz music and musicians in the world. This illustrated book offers a history of this legendary jazz club, and presents the greats who played its stage, in capsule biographies, vintage photos, and rare