For 10 points, name this alto saxophonist whose original nickname, "Yardbird", was simplified to "Bird."
This performer was inspired by Ray Noble's song "Cherokee" to record "Ko-Ko" with his band. His quintet included Duke Jordan, Tommy Potter, Max Roach, and Miles Davis. That quintet performed early (*) be-bop music, which he helped pioneer. Several of his compositions, such as "Ornithology" and "Birdfeathers," have become jazz standards. For 10 points, name this alto saxophonist whose original nickname, "Yardbird", was simplified to "Bird."
This performer was inspired by Ray Noble's song "Cherokee" to record "Ko-Ko" with his band.
Charlie "Bird" {Parker}