Listening (Jazz (Parker)

I thought this piece sounded more new jazz than the works of Armstrong and Ellington. This composition contained a free sounding alto saxophone. The introduction of the sax provides a new element in the jazz scene. The sax is such an important element because it combines the sound of a brass instrument and the mobility of a reeded instrument. Additionally, this song seems to have only four members performing; a sax, piano, drums, and bass. This seems like a new jazz quartet with much of the song focused around improv solo.