* Benny Carter: Benny Carter was a multi-instrumentalist who played the saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet. He was a pioneer of small-group jazz and influenced Parker's harmonic concepts.
* Coleman Hawkins: Coleman Hawkins was a tenor saxophonist who was one of the first to use the saxophone as a lead instrument. His powerful, aggressive playing style influenced Parker's development of bebop.
* Bud Powell: Bud Powell was a pianist who worked with Charlie Parker on several recordings. Powell's harmonic innovations and virtuosic technique influenced Parker's playing.
* Dizzy Gillespie: Dizzy Gillespie was a trumpeter who worked with Charlie Parker on several recordings. Gillespie's unique playing style, characterized by his use of fast, complex lines and harmonic substitutions, influenced Parker's development of bebop.