Please Recommend some Charlie Parker Recordings!

For some strange reason I’ve never gotten into him!

TIA

klimt05-09-2025 12:17pm

johnto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 05-09-2025 at 03:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Savoy records are a good place to start. I came across a multi record The complete session is a bit much but I’m sure the master recordings are available . enjoy
klimt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 252 posts 05-09-2025 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks! These tracks sound great. I now understand why he is called 'bird" :thumbsup:
wharfy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 433 posts 05-09-2025 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Give "The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever" and "Charlie Parker With Strings" a listen. https://youtu.be/W9PoFl3VnmQ?si=khiOPGWaXO82Zsjj https://youtu.be/DmRkZeGFONg?si=q3XPEectQsw7QOB8
frogman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,561 posts 05-09-2025 at 07:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good recommendations above. Two others of his very best: “Bird and Diz”, with Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonius Monk. His live recordings are generally considered to be representative of his best playing and “Jazz at Massey Hall” is considered by many to possibly be the best Bird on record. Incredible player.