The Genius of Charlie Parker #5: Plays Cole Porter

by Charlie Parker

The Genius of Charlie Parker #5: Plays Cole Porter cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:18
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released posthumously, this compilation focuses entirely on the alto saxophonist's brilliant, hyper-accelerated deconstructions of classic show tunes. The relentless stream of harmonic substitutions and staggering technical proficiency reaffirm his status as the primary architect of modern jazz improvisation.

Genres

Descriptors: virtuosic, fast, saxophone, improvisation, melodic

Tracklist

  1. I Get A Kick Out Of You - Take 7 / Master Take (3:34)
  2. I Get A Kick Out Of You - Take 1 / Alternate Take (4:52)
  3. Just One Of Those Things (2:39)
  4. My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Take 2 / Master Take (3:18)
  5. I've Got You Under My Skin (3:33)
  6. Love For Sale - Take 4 / Alternate Take (5:31)
  7. Love For Sale (5:34)
  8. I Love Paris (5:06)
  9. I Love Paris - Take 2 / Alternate Take (5:07)

Credits

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