A unique four-disc set produced by bebop jazz historian Michael D. Anderson includes performances in the Jay McShann band, work as a sideman, collaborations with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, and Parker's leadership of various groups. In addition to select recordings, the set includes unique interviews with artists who performed with Parker, describing their experiences with him in detail. This is a "must have" for serious Charlie Parker music collectors.

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Verve's Ultimate Charlie Parker may not live up to its billing, but the budget-priced collection is nevertheless a terrific introductory sampler. Jackie McLean, one of Bird's greatest disciples, selected the 11 songs on the compilation, and he did an excellent job of balancing acknowledged classics with choices that illustrate Parker's full range. Some listeners will undoubtedly find a favorite or two missing, but these 11 tracks -- including "After You've Gone," "Oh, Lady, Be Good!," ...   [ read more ]

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