Complex sentence: Parker's unique rhythmic and rapid playing style is influenced by Cannonball Adderley, David "Fathead" Newman, and mixed with Brown's own innovations in funk music, although it would be fairer to say he is more influential than influenced.
Split into simpler sentences: Parker's unique rhythmic and rapid playing style is influenced by Cannonball Adderley, David "Fathead" Newman, and mixed with Brown's own innovations in funk music. Although it would be fairer to say he is more influential than influenced.