This song is one of the anthems of the bebop revolution ushered in by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (who composed it) and alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, whose rendition from the Dial Records label this is. Gillespie recorded the composition with his big band, but this version features Miles Davis on muted trumpet stating the theme and soloing in Parker's Sexptet. Parker takes one of the most acclaimed and astonishing alto saxophone breaks in history just past the 1:25 minute mark, and Davis solos after him; then Lucky Thompson on tenor sax. The drummer is dropping bombs – n… read more
This song is one of the anthems of the bebop revolution ushered in by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (who composed it) and alto saxophonist Charlie Parker… read more
This song is one of the anthems of the bebop revolution ushered in by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (who composed it) and alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, whose rendition from the Dial Recor… read more
Charles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to "Bird" (or sometimes "Yard") and remained Parker's nickname for the rest of his life, and inspiration for the titles of his works such as "Ornithology and Yardbird suite". Parker is commonly considered the greatest bebop jazz musician. In terms of influence and impact, his contribution to jazz was so great that Charles Mingus commented that if Bird… read more
Charles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was late… read more
Charles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to "Bird" (or sometimes … read more
