(vÄ'pÉr) 1  The gaseous state of a substance that is normally liquid or solid at room temperature, such as water that has evaporated into the air. See more at vapor pressure, See also water vapor. 2  A faintly visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, as mist, fumes, or smoke.
The belief that blues is historically derived from the West African music including from Mali is reflected in Martin Scorsese âs often quoted characterization of Ali Farka Toure âtourÃ© s tradition as constituting THE dna of the. blues
In the first of a two-part Jazz Profiles, we explore Parker's formative years and his arrival in New York. Regardless of the velocity or intricacy of his solos, Parker never left behind the basic blues of his hometown, Kansas City, Kansas. Born August 29, 1920, he grew up in the notorious, mobster-ridden town that was also a haven for jazz. His father abandoned his family when Parker was just a child, so his mother worked nights to support the family.