The Charlie Parker Story

by Charlie Parker

The Charlie Parker Story cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Savoy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:53
  • Community rating: 4.07/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released by Savoy Records, this compilation crucially compiles complete session takes, including false starts and alternate versions, from a legendary 1945 recording date. The comprehensive sequencing offers an unprecedented, intimate glimpse into the saxophonist's rapid-fire creative process during the birth of bebop.

Genres

Descriptors: Ballad

Tracklist

  1. Billie's Bounce - New Take 1 (2:42)
  2. Billie's Bounce - Short Take 2 (1:45)
  3. Billie's Bounce - New Take 3 (3:08)
  4. Warming Up A Riff - Original Take 1 (2:36)
  5. Billie's Bounce - New Take 4 (1:40)
  6. Billie's Bounce - Original Take 5 (3:13)
  7. Now's The Time - Short Take 1 (0:21)
  8. Now's The Time - Short Take 2 (0:39)
  9. Now's The Time - New Take 3 (3:09)
  10. Now's The Time - Original Take 4 (3:18)
  11. Thriving On A Riff - New Take 1 (3:00)
  12. Thriving On A Riff - Short Take 2 (0:24)
  13. Thriving On A Riff - Original Take 3 (2:58)
  14. Meandering - New Take 1 (3:20)
  15. Koko - Short Take 1 (0:40)
  16. Koko - Original Take 2 (2:53)

Credits

  • One True Voice - primary artist, backing vocals
  • Simon Hale - arranged by
  • Zomba Design - artwork
  • Lance Ellington - backing vocals
  • David Daniels - cello
  • Naomi Wright - cello
  • Steve Parker - keyboards, written-by
  • Bruce White - viola

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