Synopsis

The impact of the bebop movement resonated among other musicians, yet it never achieved widespread popularity as popular music did. Its rapid improvisations and intricate harmonies made bebop a pursuit for serious musicians, unsuitable for dancing. In fact, the innovations of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie even drew criticism from established figures like Armstrong. "Risk" offers a detailed biography exploring the vibrant, curtailed life of Parker, featuring interviews with his former wife.