Charlie Parker

• MIDNITE BLUE VINYL

• FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL

Stunning performances recorded live at the Howard Theater, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1953 and October 18, 1952. Previously released as part of a larger collection and only on CD in 2000. All cuts available as a standalone album for the first time. All cuts available on vinyl for the first time. Features stellar band members Max Roach, Charlie Byrd, Zoot Sims and more. Includes original liner notes by the producer Bill Potts.

PERSONNEL & TRACKS ON SIDE A:

• CHARLIE PARKER, alto sax
• JACK HOLLIDAY, piano
• FRANKLIN SKEETE, bass
• MAX ROACH, drums
• Live at the Howard Theatre, Washington, DC, March 8, 1953

• A1. Ornithology
• A2. Out Of Nowhere
• A3. Cool Blues
• A4. Anthropology

PERSONNEL & TRACKS ON SIDE B:

• CHARLIE PARKER, alto sax
• BILL SHANAHAN, piano
• CHARLIE BYRD, guitar
• MERT OLIVER, bass
• DON LAMOND, drums
• Plus: (Only on B2)
• CHARLIE WALP, trumpet
• EARL SWOPE, trombone
• KAI WINDING, trombone
• ZOOT SIMS, tenor sax
• Recorded live at the Howard Theatre, Washington, DC
• October 18, 1952

• B1. Scrapple From the Apple
• B2. Out of Nowhere/Now's the Time