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 | Jay McShann Orchestra featuring Charlie Parker: Early Bird (CD: Spotlite)
Earliest recordings of alto-saxophonist Charlie Parker, with pianist Jay McShann's groups in Wichita (1940) and New York (1943) radio broadcasts, and accompanied by unidentified musicians at Clark Monroe's Uptown House, an after-hours club for early modernists. McShann's groups typify the Kansas City style of riffed swing and blues, especially exemplified by Count Basie. Parker already reveals formidable talent---fluent invention and direct emotional attack which marked his playing as most important solo voice and improviser in modern jazz. Historically important example of "Bird" Parker in early flight. (Andrew Clark, Editor, Riffs & Choruses: A New Jazz Anthology. Continuum Publishers.)
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Charlie Parker: At The Finale Club & More (CD: RLR Records)
Charlie Parker “At The Finale Club & More” presents five rare broadcasts andprivate recordings by Bird, including various pairings with other celebrated jazzmen of the era. The Finale broadcast, in Los Angeles, February-March, 1946, is the earliest existing live recording of Bird and Miles together, as well as the only pairing of the saxophonist with pianist Joe Albany. The other four sessions are from New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 28, 1950; Valencia Theater, Jamaica, New York, March 25, 1952; Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, March 5, 1949; and at NBC Studios, Los Angeles, March-April 1946. (Discovery Records)
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 | Charlie Parker (with Miles Davis): Blue Bird (CD: Definitive)
Legendary Savoy Sessions. The master takes made by the Charlie Parker Quartet featuring Miles Davis between 1945 and 1948 with Bud Powell, John Lewis, Max Roach and others. (Definitive Records)
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Charlie Parker: Boss Bird- Studio Recordings 1944-1951 (CD: Proper, 4 CDs)
Most Of Charlie Parker's studio recordings from 1944 - 1951 for the Savoy, Dial and Verve labels are featured in this box making it one of the most comprehensive collections of Parker's work ever assembled, encapsulating the essence of Bird's art. This is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning about this jazz master. Just some of the supporting cast include Erroll Garner, Barney Kessel, Miles Davis, Max Roach, Machito, Buddy Rich and Hank Jones. (Proper Records)
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 | Charlie Parker: Chasin' The Bird (CD: Proper, 4 CDs)
We remember Charlie Parker’s death, 50 years ago this year, with this box set that contains some of the most telling of Bird’s live-recordings. Here is the extraordinary alto saxophonist, a key figure in the evolution of jazz, in full flight. During his tragically short career it was evident to most observers that Charlie Parker was one of a kind. Though there were some who recoiled from the emotional message of his brilliant playing, there was a small but significant group of listeners even in the 1940s who realised that his work was something extraordinary and significant. Already at his death in 1955 it became clear that, for all his personal failings, he had made an enormous contribution to the field of jazz. Now, 50 years after the event, he can be seen as one of the very few key figures in its evolution - and indirectly a huge influence on the wider world of American popular music. (Proper Records)
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Charlie Parker: Bird Symbols (CD: Collectables- US Import)
Recordings made in Hollywood, California March 1946, February 1947 & New York October & November 1947.
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 | Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy Sessions (CD: Definitive, 4 CDs)
Definitive edition of all the Parker's recordings for the Savoy label, including masters and alternates in chronological order. With complete and updated discography. (Definitive Records)
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Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy Masters (CD: Definitive, 2 CDs)
Definitive edition of Parker's recordings for the Savoy label on 1944-48 (only master takes), plus the legendary Carnegie Hall concert from September 29, 1947. (Definitive Records)
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 | Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy Live Recordings (CD: Definitive, 4 CDs)
Definitive edition of all Parker's live recordings published by the Savoy label featuring Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Haig, Max Roach and others. With complete and updated discography. (Definitive Records)
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Charlie Parker: The Dial Masters- Original Choice Takes (CD: Spotlite, 2 CDs)
Bird's Dial recordings are among the greatest in all jazz. Spotlite's two-disc set collates all the takes selected by Dial for release, including the famously disorientated session with Howard McGhee in July 1946. The sorrowful account of 'The Gypsy' and the anguished performance of 'Loverman' are as essential as they are harrowing. Bird classics 'Relaxin' At Camarillo', 'Scrapple From The Apple' and 'Ornithology' are here too. If you can't stretch to the complete set, this is the definitive collection.
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 | Charlie Parker: On Dial- The Complete Sessions (CD: Spotlite, 4 CDs)
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Charlie Parker: Quasimodo (CD: Definitive)
Famous Dial Sessions. The fabulous Charlie Parker master takes featuring Howard McGhee or Miles Davis recorded in 1946-47, with Wardell Gray, Dodo Marmarosa, J.J.Johnson and others. (Definitive Records)
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 | Charlie Parker: The Street Beat (CD: Definitive)
First recordings with Dizzy Gillespie & Dexter Gordon. Legendary Charlie Parker master takes recorded in 1945-46 with Al Haig, Tadd Dameron, Sarah Vaughan and others, plus occasional sessions led by Red Norvo and Sir Charles Thompson. (Definitive Records)
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Charlie Parker: Royal Roost Bop (CD: Arpeggio)
Recorded at the Royal Roost, New York, September & December 1948, & March 1949.
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 | Charlie Parker: Bird At St.Nicks- Complete Edition (CD: RLR Records)
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Charlie Parker: Ornithology (CD: Definitive)
Rare recordings. The master takes recorded by Charlie Parker alongside Tiny Grimes, Rubberlegs Williams, Trummy Young, Slim Gaillard and Earl Coleman, plus other sessions with Lucky Thompson and Dodo Marmarosa. (Definitive Records)
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 | Charlie Parker: The Quintet- Jazz At Massey Hall (CD: Debut- US Import)
Billed as "Quintet of the Year," this all-star session comprised Charlie Parker (alto sax), Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Bud Powell (piano), Charles Mingus (bass) and Max Roach (drums). It was probably the last time (1953) these by-then famous bop musicians played together, and the music from this Toronto concert was indeed memorable---despite the audience being depleted by the competing attraction of a world heavyweight boxing fight. Onstage, the musicians perform with expressive power and panache. Bop favourites like "Salt Peanuts" (minimalist scat vocal), "Hot House," and "A Night in Tunisia" mix with jazz standards "Perdido" and "All the Things You Are." A fortuitous occasion, and summation of the bebop style as played by its major adherents. Essential for any modern jazz collection. (Andrew Clark, Editor, Riffs & Choruses: A New Jazz Anthology. Continuum Publishing.)A BEBOP SHOP MILESTONE- An essential recording for your jazz CD shelf
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Charlie Parker: Bird On 52nd Street (CD: Jazz Workshop- US Import)
A companion album to Bird at St. Nick’s (OJC-041), this was also taped on location by trombonist Jimmy Knepper. It comes, most likely, from the Three Deuces on New York’s famed “Swing Alley,” 52nd Street.The supporting cast of trumpeter Miles Davis, pianist Duke Jordan, bassist Tommy Potter, and drummer Max Roach helped compromise the Charlie quintet but Jordan is heard in solo only briefly and Davis hardly at all. Tape was precious and Knepper saved the lion’s share for Bird. The standards and the originals are all here as only Parker could play them, including “A Night in Tunisia” “break” and several versions of “52nd Street Theme.” (Fantasy, Inc.)
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 | Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie: Diz 'N Bird At Carnegie Hall (CD: Blue Note- US Import)
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Charlie Parker: Autumn In New York (CD: LeJazz/ Charly)
These Charlie Parker recordings are taken from a Friday night session at the Rockland Palace Dancehall in NYC on September 26th 1952. Anything by Parker is of vital importance, for he was a genuine stream-of-consciousness improviser, the like of which has not been heard since. Bird is backed here by Walter Bishop (piano), Mundell Lowe (guitar), Teddy Kotick (bass) and Max Roach on the drums. Featured on nine of tracks is the oboe and strings section with whom Parker was recording and gigging at the time. (Snapper Music)
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 | Charlie Parker: Complete Bird In Sweden 1950 (CD: Definitive)
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Charlie Parker: In Chicago- Live At The Pershing Hotel (CD: Ember)
Recorded at the Pershing Hotel, Chicago, 23rd October 1950.
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 | Charlie Parker: Complete Onyx Recordings (CD: Definitive, 2 CDs)
This double edition features all the Bird sessions recorded by Dean Benedetti at the Onyx Club on 1948. With Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Tommy Potter, Max Roach, Carmen McRae. (Definitive Records)
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Charlie Parker: Complete Recordings With Lennie Tristano (CD: Definitive)
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 | Charlie Parker: Complete Live At Cafe Society (CD: RLR Records)
A rare live performance by Bird appearing here for the first time ever in itsentirety - recorded in June & July 1950 at Café Society Downtown, in NewYork City - in the last year of this famous club's existence. The recording includes Parker's only known versions of "Bewitched" and"Gone with the Wind", as well as the only version of "Summertime" apart from the studio recording with strings. This was an unusual set from Bird, without the usual "Ornithology", "CoolBlues" or "Hot House". but ballads and mid-tempo numbers instead. (Discovery Records)
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Charlie Parker: At Storyville (CD: Blue Note)
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 | Charlie Parker: Big Band (CD: Verve- US Import)
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Charlie Parker: Bird and Diz (CD: Verve)
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 | Charlie Parker: South Of The Border (CD: Verve- US Import)
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Charlie Parker: With Strings- The Master Takes (CD: Verve)
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 | Charlie Parker: At Jirayr Zorthian's Ranch, July 14th 1952 (CD: RLR Records)
Jirayr H. Zorthian was a painter and sculptor whose ranch has played host to hordes of intellectuals, artists and naked nymphs over the past half-century. On July 14, 1952 Bird attended one of those wild Zorthian parties, which was fortunately recorded. For instance, a massive strip-tease was performed before and during Bird's playing of "Embraceable You"! Features Frank Morgan, Don Wilkerson & Chet Baker on one track.
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Charlie Parker: Boston 1952 (CD: Uptown- US Import)
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 | Charlie Parker & Chet Baker: Inglewood Jam- Live At The Trade Winds 1952 (CD: Fresh Sound)
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Charlie Parker: The Washington Concerts (CD: Blue Note)
Live Bird lives! On February 22, 1953, the great Charlie Parker recorded a concert with Joe Timer’s Orchestra at Club Kavakos in Washington, D.C. Elektra Musician released the live show thirty years later. The eight tracks from that record are reissued here on The Washington Concerts. When it was originally released, Lundvall included an interview he conducted with Parker’s former trumpet player Red Rodney, which is also included here. The big bonus to this CD is previously unreleased live material from two other D.C. concerts Bird performed at the Howard Theater in 1952 and 1953. Two tracks from the 1952 show included here are Scrapple From the Apple and a medley of Out of Nowhere/Now’s the Time, performed by a group that included pianist Bill Shanahan, tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims, trumpeter Charlie Walp, guitarist Charlie Byrd, bassist Mert Oliver and drummer Don Lamond. The four tracks recorded in 1953 (Ornithology, Out of Nowhere, Cool Blues and Anthropology) were performed by Parker’s quartet, including Jack Holliday (piano), Franklin Skeete (bass) and Max Roach (drums). (Blue Note Records)
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 | Charlie Parker: Montreal 1953 (CD: Uptown- US Import)
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Charlie Parker: At The Open Door (CD: Ember, 2 CDs)
Recorded at the Open Door, New York, 26th July 1953.
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 | Charlie Parker: Bird At The High-Hat (CD: Blue Note)
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Charlie Parker: Ornithology (CD: Living Era)
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 | Charlie Parker: Now's The Time (CD: Verve- US Import)
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Charlie Parker: The Complete Carnegie Hall Performances (CD: Definitive, 4 CDs)
Parker’s complete known Carnegie Hall recordings in one collection for the first time. This 4CD set contains three previously unissued tracks and many long-unavailable recordings, plus a 20-page booklet with photos and detailed information. Covering a period from 1947 to 1954, the material Includes his last known live recording ever, which was also the next to last session of his life : three numbers played in 1954 in a quartet format, backed by three of the initial Modern Jazz Quartet stars, John Lewis, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke.Three ultra-rare bonus tracks: his only known live recordings with Machito, previously unissued; and an extended quartet version of “I Can’t Get Started” recorded live at an unknown venue in New York, probably from a radio broadcast. (Discovery Records)
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