HEAR the music and story of one of the all-time great saxophonists.

The Charlie Parker Story comes to Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, September 22.

Alto saxophonist Parker was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, forging a brand new genre in jazz, bebop, with fast tempos, virtuosic technique and advanced harmonies.

Saxophonist Neil Maya and pianist Philip Clouts will celebrate some of Parker's finest compositions as well as some great jazz standards that he brought to prominence.

In between numbers Neil will also talk about Parker's eventful and troubled short life and the influence he had on jazz.

Saxophonist Neil Maya plays in many jazz bands including the ‘Drat Pack’, All Jazzed Up, the nationally touring ‘Magnificent Buble’, and his own quartet.

He has been praised for his“electrifying performance with crisp melody lines and improvisation.”

Neil and Philip will be playing many of Parker's most famous compositions and recordings including Ornithology, Yardbird Suite, Now’s the Time, Blues For Alice, Cherokee and many more.

Tickets cost £14/12/5 and are available online at www.bridport-arts.com

They are also available by phone or in person at Bridport Tourist Information, call 01308 424901.