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Charlie Parker: 52nd Street Theme #275, #238, #218, #214 (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music August 29, 09

These various performances of Parker, recorded by saxophonist Dean Benedetti, demonstrate the combination of loosenes...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: STEVE COLEMAN ON CHARLIE PARKER

The music of Charles Christopher Parker—as well as the music of many other musicians—probably has the greatest infl...

Charlie Parker: Bird of Paradise (Take C) (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music August 29, 09

[Note: Also discussed below is "All the Things Your #220" from The Complete Benedetti Recordings of Charlie Parker o...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: STEVE COLEMAN ON CHARLIE PARKER

The music of Charles Christopher Parker—as well as the music of many other musicians—probably has the greatest infl...

Charlie Parker (with Machito and His Orchestra): Mango Mangue (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music August 29, 09

The kinds of shifts in phrasing that we looked at in "Perhaps" are even more apparent in "Mango Mangue," especially...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: STEVE COLEMAN ON CHARLIE PARKER

The music of Charles Christopher Parker—as well as the music of many other musicians—probably has the greatest infl...

Charlie Parker: Lester Leaps In (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music January 15, 09

Charlie Parker's live version of "Lester Leaps In" is marred only by noises that sound like the track was lifted eith...

Charlie Parker: Laird Baird (Rating: 80/100) posted in Music June 18, 09

Charlie Parker's "Laird Baird" contains quite a few awesome solo passages by the jazz legend even though the music is...

Charlie Parker: Blues for Alice (Rating: 99/100) posted in Music June 18, 09

"Blues for Alice" is a classic old-school jazz jam that showcases Charlie Parker's innovative sax style within a cont...

Charlie Parker: K.C. Blues (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music July 16, 09

"K.C. Blues" benefits from hot blowing and mind bending modality. Each player shines in their surroundings while dev...

Charlie Parker: Lover (Rating: 85/100) posted in Music November 21, 07

        Charlie Parker with Strings at Birdland (1951), photo by Marcel Fleiss Though bil...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE GREAT LOVERS

Jazz has always relied on popular songs to connect quickly with an audience. In return, jazz has helped keep alive ...

Charlie Parker: I Get a Kick Out of You (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music March 13, 08

Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter was Bird’s last studio date—and his only concept album. There was one composer (Port...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

Charlie Parker: Summertime (Rating: 70/100) posted in Music July 30, 08

Although Charlie Parker was proud of playing with a string section, this version of "Summertime" shows why the ventur...

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Charlie Parker: Cool Blues (Rating: 80/100) posted in Music May 27, 09

Without invoking the laws of physics, let's just stipulate that there are a finite number of Charlie Parker recording...

Charlie Parker: Au Privave/Dance of the Infidels (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music May 27, 09

Charlie Parker plays some interesting stuff on this extended blues jam (could this be the only extant recording of Bi...

Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker: Salt Peanuts (1945 studio version) (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music October 26, 07

Dizzy Gillespie, photo by Herb Snitzer In 1978 Dizzy Gillespie stole the show at a White House affair honoring j...

Charlie Parker: Celebrity (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music August 29, 09

Unlike "Ko-Ko," I included this cut because of the lack of dialog between Parker and Buddy Rich (drums), who plays mo...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: STEVE COLEMAN ON CHARLIE PARKER

The music of Charles Christopher Parker—as well as the music of many other musicians—probably has the greatest infl...

Charlie Parker: Now's the Time (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music November 01, 07

One of my favorite moments teaching musicians at the annual Stanford Jazz Camp was a longstanding workshop tradition:...

Charlie Parker: Bird Gets the Worm (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music November 23, 07

This track has no pretense of melody. The red light comes on, Parker sets a furious tempo, and the musicians take off...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: JAZZ FOR THE BIRDS

It's only fitting. Since birds inspire us with their songs, composers return the favor, dedicating music in every gen...

Charlie Parker: Parker's Mood (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music March 04, 08

Bird’s playing on "Parker’s Mood" is often referred to as the greatest saxophone solo ever recorded. Parker opens wit...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

Charlie Parker: I've Got You Under My Skin (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

On April 4, 1952, an article appeared in Downbeat with the stark headline: "Granz Wouldn't Let Me Record With Parker,...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ROY HAYNES

The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker: Bebop (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music November 02, 07

When record collector Robert Sunenblick purchased seven acetate disks from a dealer in 2004, he found – to the deligh...

Charlie Parker: Moose the Mooche (live in Montreal) (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 13, 08

Recorded live in Montreal, this date is a superb example of Bird playing at his high-speed best. Whether Parker’s vel...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

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