Five Classic Albums
Charlie Parker was the revolutionary saxophonist who invented bebop in the 1940s, fundamentally changing jazz forever. This 2CD collection gathers five essential sessions spanning from the mid-1940s through the early 1950s, capturing Parker at his most inventive and prolific. These are the historic recordings that established him as jazz's most influential and imitated soloist—his phrasing, harmonic language, and technical facility remain the gold standard. You hear Parker's bebop innovations at their source: the lightning-fast runs, the unexpected melodic turns, the way he dismantles chord changes while staying perfectly grounded. This compilation presents the music in excellent audio quality, making these foundational recordings more accessible than ever. Essential listening for understanding modern jazz and the genius of one of music's greatest improvisers.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Notes | Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Avid Jazz |
| Year | 2020 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
. Charlie Parker - Bird And Diz
1-1. Bloomdido 3:27
1-2. Melancholy Baby 3:26
1-3. Relaxing With Lee 2:49
1-4. Passport 2:57
1-5. Leap Frog 2:31
1-6. An Oscar For Treadwell 3:25
1-7. Mohawk 3:37
1-8. Visa 3:00
. Charlie Parker Big Band - Big Band
1-9. Temptation 3:33
1-10. Autumn In New York 3:31
1-11. Lover 3:09
1-12. Stella By Starlight 2:58
1-13. Dancing In The Dark 3:13
1-14. Night And Day 2:53
1-15. I Can't Get Started 3:10
1-16. What Is This Thing Called Love 2:39
1-17. Almost Like Being in Love 2:36
1-18. Laura 2:59
. Charlie Parker - Charlie Parker With Strings
1-19. April In Paris 3:08
1-20. Summertime 2:48
1-21. If I Should Lose You 2:49
1-22. I Didn't Know What Time It Was 3:15
1-23. Everything Happens to Me 3:18
1-24. Just Friends 3:33
1-25. They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:19
. Charlie Parker - Charlie Parker With Strings
2-1. You Came Along From Out Of Nowhere 3:09
2-2. East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon) 3:40
2-3. Easy To Love 3:32
2-4. I'm In The Mood For Love 3:36
2-5. I'll Remember April 3:04
. Charlie Parker Quartet - Charlie Parker
2-6. Now's The Time 3:03
2-7. I Remember You 3:05
2-8. Confirmation 2:59
2-9. Chi Chi 3:05
2-10. The Song Is You 2:59
2-11. Laird Baird 2:47
2-12. Kim 3:01
2-13. Cosmic Rays 3:07
. Charlie Parker Quintet - Plays Cole Porter
2-14. I Get A Kick Out Of You 3:36
2-15. I Get A Kick Out Of You (Alt. Take) 4:58
2-16. Just One Of Those Things 2:48
2-17. My Heart Belongs To Daddy 3:21
2-18. I've Got You Under My Skin 3:41
2-19. Love For Sale 5:35
2-20. Love For Sale (Alt. Take) 5:34
2-21. I Love Paris 5:09
2-22. I Love Paris (Alt. Take) 5:09
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