Charlie Parker

DIGIPACK EDITION

When it comes to live recordings of Charlie Parker, Jazz At Massey Hall, from a concert in Toronto in May 1953, has been widely considered the undisputed number one ever since Charles Mingus released it on his Debut label in 1956.

There have, however, been challengers for the top spot. Prominent among them is this recording of Parker leading a pick-up quintet at New York City's Birdland on the night of 15-16 June 1950.

In its latest, audio-upgraded edition, Ezz-thetics' Charlie Parker At Birdland 1950 Revisited—a 13-track disc with a playing time just short of 80 minutes—the music has never sounded better. Sound restoration and mastering come courtesy of Michael Brändli, the Ezz-thetics label's sonics maestro. Prior to mastering, Brändli was also able to correct the pitch of most of the tracks. This may be the first CD release of the Birdland material with correct pitch.

PERSONNEL:

• Charlie Parker - (alto saxophone)
• Fats Navarro - (trumpet)
• Bud Powell - (piano)
• Curley Russell - (double bass)
• Art Blakey - (drums)

TRACKS:

• 01 Wahoo
• 02 ‘Round Midnight
• 03 This Time The Dream’s On Me
• 04 Dizzy Atmosphere
• 05 A Night In Tunisia
• 06 Move
• 07 The Street Beat
• 08 Out Of Nowhere
• 09 Ornithology
• 10 I’ll Remember April
• 11 52nd Street Theme
• 12 Cool Blues
• 13 52nd Street Theme