This collection of 78 rpm singles, all recorded on June 6, 1950, was originally issued in album format in 1956 (this CD reissue adds three alternate takes to make [more]
The history of Charlie Parker is well documented, so much so that most devotees of Bird's pioneering legacy undoubtedly have more than enough recordings to tell the tale. [more]
Jazz Hour presents a survey of Charlie Parker's career that traces a time line from September 1944 to December 1947 with 20 classic bop sides cut for the Guild, Apollo, [more]
As a leader, Charlie Parker recorded for Savoy and Dial during 1945-1948 and then for Verve exclusively (at least in the studios) during 1949-1954. This [more]
The music is often brilliant on this CD which combines together a variety of altoist Charlie Parker's studio recordings (1946-47 for Dial) and broadcast appearances (from the [more]
If you have the original 10" LP issue of this album with the '50s David Stone Martin cover art, hang on to it (it's worth anywhere from $240 to $400!), but also acquire this [more]