Now's the Time

by Charlie Parker

Now's the Time cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1952-12-12
  • Label: American Recording Society, Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:46
  • Community rating: 4.55/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A mature and masterful performance from Charlie Parker, showcasing a relaxed confidence. Backed by a flawless rhythm section, this collection reveals the supreme logic and lyricism of Bird at the height of his powers.

Genres

Descriptors: classic, saxophone, fast, virtuosic, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. The Song Is You (2:58)
  2. Laird Baird (2:46)
  3. Kim (2:59)
  4. Kim - Alternate Take (2:59)
  5. Cosmic Rays (3:06)
  6. Cosmic Rays - Alternate Take (3:17)
  7. Chi-Chi - Take 1 / Alternate (3:07)
  8. Chi-Chi - Take 3 / Alternate (2:42)
  9. Chi-Chi - Take 4 / Complete (2:38)
  10. Chi-Chi - Take 6 / Master (3:04)
  11. I Remember You (3:04)
  12. Now's The Time (3:01)
  13. Confirmation (2:58)

Credits

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