The Genius of Charlie Parker #2: April in Paris

by Charlie Parker

The Genius of Charlie Parker #2: April in Paris cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:53
  • Community rating: 4.12/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Focusing on his highly successful 'Charlie Parker with Strings' sessions recorded between 1949 and 1950, this Clef Records compilation places the bebop pioneer against lush orchestral backdrops. The project validated his deep interest in European classical forms and broadened his commercial appeal.

Genres

Descriptors: saxophone, classic, virtuosic, improvisation, fast

Tracklist

  1. April In Paris (3:07)
  2. Summertime (2:47)
  3. If I Should Lose You (2:48)
  4. I Didn't Know What Time It Was (3:15)
  5. Everything Happens To Me (3:17)
  6. Just Friends (3:31)
  7. They Can't Take That Away From Me (3:18)
  8. Out Of Nowhere (3:05)
  9. East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon) (3:38)
  10. Easy To Love (3:29)
  11. I'm In The Mood For Love - Take 3 / Alternate Take (3:34)
  12. I'll Remember April (3:01)

Credits

  • B.L.I.M. - primary artist
  • Clinical - primary artist
  • System Critical - primary artist

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