Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Format Details: Special Edition Yellow Vinyl /
Release Date: 17 April 2020
Label: Birds Nest
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436563182754
Description
BIRD'S NEST
CHARLIE PARKER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COLLECTION 1920 - 2020
Limited Edition - 180 gram coloured vinyl (Red)
CHARLIE PARKER & DIZZY GILLESPIE / BIRD AND DIZ (COMPLETE LP + 2 BONUS TRACKS)
This set contains the complete original LP 'Bird and Diz' (Verve MGV-8006), consisting of a quintet session which marked Parker and Gillespie's last studio date ever (although they would later be recorded together live on numerous occasions, including the celebrated 1953 Massey Hall concert). This session was also Parker's only studio encounter with the great Thelonious Monk. Side B features nine alternate takes from the session.
CHARLIE PARKER - alto sax; DIZZY GILLESPIE - trumpet; THELONIOUS MONK - piano; CURLEY RUSSELL -bass; BUDDY RICH – drums. New York, June 6, 1950.
Original session produced by Norman Granz.
AllMusic
"This collection of 78 rpm singles, all recorded on June 6, 1950, was originally issued in album format in 1956. Several things distinguish this from numerous other quintet recordings featuring these two bebop pioneers. It was recorded during the period that Parker was working under the aegis of producer Norman Granz, whose preference for large and unusual ensembles was notorious. The end result in this case is a date that sounds very much like those that Parker and Gillespie recorded for Savoy and Dial, except with top-of-the-line production quality. Even more interesting, though, is Parker's choice of Thelonious Monk as pianist." (Rick Anderson)
Description
'Bird and Diz' is the legendary collaboration between two jazz giants: saxophonist Charlie Parker (nicknamed "Bird") and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (often referred to as "Diz") key figures in the development of bebop. Their partnership was pivotal in shaping the sound and direction of bebop and their recordings together are considered some of the most influential in jazz history. "Salt Peanuts", "A Night in Tunisia", "Shaw Nuff" and "Anthropology" are tracks showcase the incredible chemistry and virtuosity of these two jazz masters, leaving an indelible mark on the history and, beyond their musical contributions, Bird and Diz were cultural icons who played a significant role in breaking down racial barriers in the jazz world.
Overall, the partnership between Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie represents a golden era in jazz history marked by innovation, collaboration and artistic excellence and their music continues to inspire and captivate listeners, ensuring that Bird and Diz will always be remembered as two of the greatest figures in the pantheon of jazz legends.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Oliver Nelson
Joni Mitchell
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
Quincy Jones
Tom Waits
Miles Davis
Miles Davis
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
