The Essence of Charlie Parker

~ Release by Charlie Parker (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
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1Tiny's Tempo
recording of:
Tiny's Tempo
writer:
Tiny Grimes (US jazz/R&B guitarist) and Clyde Hart
2:55
2I'll Always Love You Just the Same
recording of:
I'll Always Love You Just the Same
writer:
Tiny Grimes (US jazz/R&B guitarist) and Clyde Hart
3:05
3Warming Up a Riff
recording of:
Warming Up a Riff
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:35
4Billie's Bounce
recording of:
Billie’s Bounce
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:09
5Max Is Making Wax
recording of:
Max Making Wax
composer:
Oscar Pettiford
2:31
6Bebop
recording of:
Be-Bop
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie
publisher:
MCA Inc./ASCAP (this was the US media company that became Universal Studios, Inc. in Dec 1996)
2:54
7Yardbird Suite
recording of:
Yardbird Suite (lyrics by Bob Dorough: "I sing this song hoping you'll all find out...")
lyricist:
Bob Dorough (in 1955)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
is based on:
Yardbird Suite (instrumental version)
2:55
8Ornithology
recording of:
Ornithology
composer:
Benny Harris and Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Marada Music Ltd.
3:00
9Moose the Mooche
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1946-03-28)
double bass:
Vic McMillan (on 1946-03-28)
drums (drum set):
Roy Porter (on 1946-03-28)
guitar:
Arvin Garrison (on 1946-03-28)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1946-03-28)
tenor saxophone:
Lucky Thompson (on 1946-03-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1946-03-28)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Dial Records (Late 40s jazz label focused on bop)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1946-03-28)
recording of:
Moose the Mooche (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
33:03
10A Night in Tunisia
recording of:
Night in Tunisia (instrumental)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
3:07
11Lover Man
recording of:
Lover Man
lyricist:
Jimmy Davis (US songwriter, wrote “Lover Man”) (in 1942), Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist) (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (in 1942)
composer:
Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist), Jimmy Davis (US songwriter, wrote “Lover Man”) (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (in 1942)
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) (ended) and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3:18
12Hot Blues
1:59
13Buzzy
recording of:
Buzzy
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:31
14The Hymn
recording of:
The Hymn
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:28
15Donna Lee
recording of:
Donna Lee
composer:
Charles Christopher Parker, Jr (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) and Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
2:33
16Bird's Nest
recording of:
Bird's Nest
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:38
17Bongo Hop
recording of:
Bongo Bop
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:43
18Carvin' the Bird
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass:
George "Red" Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Carvin' the Bird (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:45
19Chasin' the Bird
producer:
Teddy Reig
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-05-08)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-05-08)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-05-08)
piano:
Bud Powell (on 1947-05-08)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-05-08)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker All Stars (on 1947-05-08)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-08)
recording of:
Chasing the Bird (on 1947-05-08)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:44
20Don't Blame Me
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
instrumental recording of:
Don’t Blame Me (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
premiered at:
reputation Stadium Tour: Glendale (2018-05-08)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) and Ireneadele Publishing
2:48
21Bird Feathers
recording of:
Bird Feathers
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:52
22Stupendous
recording of:
Stupendous
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:53
23Dexterity
recording of:
Dexterity
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:59
24Out of Nowhere
recording of:
Out of Nowhere
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
4:01
25Cool Blues
recording of:
Cool Blues
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:20
▼ CD 2
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1Merry-Go-Round
recording of:
Merry-Go-Round (on 1948-09-24)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:26
2Constellation
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1948-09-18)
double bass:
Curley Russell (on 1948-09-18)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1948-09-18)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1948-09-18)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1948-09-18)
recording of:
Constellation (on 1948-09-18)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:27
3Barbados
recording of:
Barbados
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:28
4Perhaps
recording of:
Perhaps
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:34
5Bird Gets the Worm
recording of:
Bird Get the Worm
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:37
6Another Hair-Do
recording of:
Another Hair Do
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:37
7Marmaduke
recording of:
Marmaduke
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:40
8Charlie's Wig
recording of:
Charlie's Wig
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:43
9Klaunstance
recording of:
Klaunstance
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:44
10Bluebird
recording of:
Bluebird
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
32:56
11Quasimodo
recording of:
Quasimodo
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:53
12Parker's Mood
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1948-09-18)
double bass:
Curley Russell (on 1948-09-18)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1948-09-18)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1948-09-18)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1948-09-18)
recording of:
Parker's Mood (on 1948-09-18)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:00
13Crazeology
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
2:59
14Passport
recording of:
Passport
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:58
15Okiedoke
recording of:
Okiedoke
composer:
René Hernández and Machito (Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo, cuban afro-jazz)
3:04
16Blues
recording of:
Blues
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:47
17If I Should Lose You
instrumental recording of:
If I Should Lose You
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Ralph Rainger
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
2:47
18I'm in the Mood for Love
instrumental recording of:
I’m in the Mood for Love
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Margenia Music, MCI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) (in 1935, in 1963) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) (in 2016)
2:53
19Dancing in the Dark
instrumental recording of:
Dancing in the Dark (on 1950-07-05)
lyricist:
Howard Dietz (librettist)
composer:
Arthur Schwartz
publisher:
Arthur Schwartz Music Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Harms, Inc., Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), WC Music Corp., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
part of:
The Band Wagon (1953 film)
3:11
20Si Si
recording of:
Si Si (on 1951-08-08)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
JATAP Publishing Co.
2:41
21Un Poquito de Tu Amor
recording of:
Un poquito de tu amor (on 1951-03-12)
writer:
Julio Gutiérrez (Cuban pianist, composer, orchestra conductor)
2:43
22Au Privave
recording of:
Au Privave
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Liberation Music (BMI, publisher for Charlie Haden)
2:40
23Tico Tico
recording of:
Tico‐Tico (catch‐all for arrangements) (on 1951-03-12)
composer:
Zequinha de Abreu (in 1917)
arrangement of:
Tico-tico no fubá (original Portuguese version)
2:47
24Why Do I Love You?
instrumental recording of:
Why Do I Love You? (Show Boat)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Jerome Kern
publisher:
T.B. Harms Co. (in 1927)
medley of:
Selections from "Show boat"
part of:
Show Boat (1951 film)
part of:
Show Boat: Act II
2:53
25Now's the Time (The Hucklebuck)
recording of:
Now’s the Time
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
2:56