Credits:

Charlie Parker

Description:

The 100th anniversary of Charlie Parker's birth! This 2-CD release features rare recordings of Charlie Parker, one of the creators of modern jazz, made during his stay in LA, including many previously unreleased recordings. This is a collection of previously unreleased and rare recordings made during three of his tours. The album also includes performances of "How High the Moon" and "Theme on 52nd Street" with Dizzy Gillespie at the legendary Billy Burgess Jazz Club in Hollywood in 1945, and three previously unknown songs from the "Jazz at the Philharmonic" concert held at the Shrine Auditorium in 1948. The recording also includes three previously unknown performances. Also noteworthy is the inclusion of all recordings from the infamous "Naked Party" (July 1952) at the Altadena Ranch, held by artist Gilayya Zosian, which included a performance of "Jazz at the Philharmonic," "Jazz at the Philharmonic," and "Jazz at the Philharmonic. Recording engineer Doug Benson has restored these recordings as faithfully as possible.An extensive essay by producer John Burton on the circumstances under which these recordings were made (translated on the Japanese edition) and rarely seen photographs of Byrd's trip to Los Angeles are included in the booklet. The art used on the jacket is "Orchestra" by Gileya Zosian 1952.

Tracklisting:

1.I Waited For You / How High The Moon - Intro #1
2.Harry The Hipster - Intro #2
3.Cement Mixer / Blues - Intro #3 / Medley
4.Dizzy Atmosphere
5.Fifty-Second Street Theme - Announcement
6.Groovin' High - Announcement
7.Shaw 'Nuff - Intro #4 With Announcement
8.Dizzy Atmosphere - Intro #5 With Announcement
9.Salt Peanuts - Intro #7
10.Billie's Bounce
11.Ornithology
12.All The Things You Are
13.Blue 'N' Boogie
14.Anthropology - Announcement
15.Cherokee - Intro #8 With Announcement
16.Ornithology
17.Dizzy Atmosphere
18.Out of Nowhere