Tag Archives: Charlie Parker

Fabriqué en France: SWING

Posted on 25 January 2016 by Grooves

This playlist is dedicated to the Swing record label. The first half of the playlist has a focus on swing music, the second half shifts to bop. Five tracks feature Django Reinhardt. Continue reading →

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Miles Davis / Charlie Parker – Half-Nelson

Posted on 24 November 2014 by Grooves

Recorded in NYC, August 14, 1947. Other side is Fats Navarro & Leo Parker’s “Goin To Mintons”. Trumpet – Miles Davis Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Parker Bass – Nelson Boyd Drums – Max Roach Piano – John Lewis Read up on … Continue reading →

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Charlie Parker All Stars – Bird Gets The Worm

Posted on 3 November 2014 by Grooves

Recorded December 21, 1947, Detroit, MI. Other side is “Cheryl”. Alto Saxophone: Charlie Parker Trumpet: Miles Davis Piano: Duke Jordan Bass: Tommy Potter Drums: Max Roach Read up on Charlie Parker: Wiki

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Charlie Parker With Strings – Dancing In The Dark

Posted on 25 September 2014 by Grooves

Recorded July 5, 1950, NYC. Other side is “Laura” Originally issued on Mercury 11068. Alto saxophone: Charlie Parker French horn: Joseph Singer Oboe: Edwin C. Brown Violin: Sam Kaplan Violin: Harry Melnikoff Violin: Sam Rand Violin: … Continue reading →