Charlie Parker with Strings

1. What Is This Thing Called Love?

2. April in Paris

3. Repetition

4. Easy to Love

5. I'll Remember April

6. Just Friends

7. Out of Nowhere

8. April in Paris

9. Summertime

10. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

11. They Can't Take That Away from Me

12. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)

13. I'm in the Mood for Love

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Average customer rating: A must have for jazz lovers! Charlie Parker with Strings: The Master Takes Good Idea- bad execution "Some of my best friends prefer Classical to Jazz",but.. Massive extension to Bird's repertoire

Charlie Parker with Strings: The Master Takes Charlie Parker with Strings Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Orchestral Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Cole Porter Songbook Clifford Brown With Strings Charlie Parker: A Studio Chronicle 1940-1948 The Essential Charlie Parker Birth of the Cool ASIN: B0000046WK Release Date: 1995-01-24

Tracks:

1. Just Friends
2. Everything Happens To Me
3. April In Paris
4. Summertime
5. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
6. If I Should Lose You
7. Dancing In The Dark
8. Out Of Nowhere
9. Laura
10. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
12. Easy To Love
13. I'm In The Mood For Love
14. I'll Remember April
15. What Is This Thing Called Love?
16. April In Paris
17. Repetition
18. Easy To Love
19. Rocker
20. Temptation
21. Lover
22. Autumn In New York
23. Stella By Starlight
24. Repetition

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Charlie Parker welcomed the opportunity to record standards with a small string ensemble in 1949, and the results are stunning, his liquid alto soaring over the tuneful and only occasionally stiff arrangements. Along the way, he invests tunes like "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" and "Laura" with a unique blend of bluesy realism and mercurial improvisation. The CD adds live versions from a Carnegie Hall concert, and there are also two brilliant versions of Neal Hefti's "Repetition." The 1947 version has Bird flying spontaneously over the dense orchestration of horns, strings, and Latin percussion. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

A must have for jazz lovers!.......2007-02-21

I understand that Parker was criticized for doing this record, but I think it is wonderful... first heard it on WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark NJ (also on the internet). Support jazz and jazz radio!

Charlie Parker with Strings: The Master Takes.......2007-01-09

Absolutely mesmerizing! It's a wonderful marriage of classical music and jazz. It's Parker at his peak!

Good Idea- bad execution.......2006-06-14

I had been wanting this collection for quite awhile, thought a strings backing would be interesting, a nice juxtaposition...This recording is barely listenable...the string arrangements are pretentious, overwrought, and what one would imagine hearing in a 1940's/50's hollywood melodrama fraught with a bad script and acting.....It coulda worked if the string arrangements had been subtle, straight background for some decent pop tunes...this is really bad. Because Bird's playing is great, someone ought to rerecord the background...

"Some of my best friends prefer Classical to Jazz",but.........2005-11-30

I like Classical music,but I prefer Jazz.And whenever I want to
"rub it in" to my "Classical friends", I suggest they check out this album.Bird sounds incredible;the Classical musicians sound
old.

Massive extension to Bird's repertoire.......2005-10-20

This album is very important in that it shows Bird's ability to lead a large ensemble, albeit an ensemble playing relatively standard arrangements, and it demonstrates Bird's unparalleled ability with improvisation, unmatched to this day. Since this orchestra was not really pushing Bird to further heights via reharmonizations, comping chords or frantic solos, Bird had to create his improvisations all on his own, without a Dizzy or Bud Powell to play off of. And this he does with alarming precision, as the first bars of 'Just Friends' will attest to- he probably suggests 7 or 8 chord changes within 10 seconds and over essentially a 3 chord opening sequence.

Bird himself was overjoyed to work with a string ensemble, as he felt that it would lend credibility to his status as a serious musician, even though by the time this was recorded he has already produced works that would put him easily in the top 5 of 20th century musicians along with Stravinsky and Louis Armstrong. As amazing as Bird was, it's important to note that he really only worked within two song forms, blues and popular song standards like 'Cherokee' and 'How High the Moon', which he put his own indelible stamp upon. It is for this reason that I find this album so important beyond just enjoying the music, as it demonstrates a massive extension to Bird's repertoire, which before this was limited primarily to smaller groups, not including his sideman work with Jay McShann and Billy Eckstein. Had he lived longer, he would have undoubtedly ventured into modern classical music, as he was hoping to collaborate with Edgar Varese through formal instruction.

I think I was most surprised upon hearing this album for the first time that it was considered a sell-out commercial farce upon its release. Yeah- you could really see today's commercial music populous being interested in this album. This is complex, harrowing music and is romantic as all hell. Anyone could appreciate this if given the chance.

Average customer rating: SO MUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC

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Tracks:

1. Just Friends - Johnny Frigo/Bucky/John Pizzarelli
2. Sugar Blues - Clark Terry
3. Charles Christopher - Phil Woods
4. Miss Bea - McCoy Tyner
5. Congo Blues - Red Rodney
6. Tricotism - Eddie Daniels
7. I Love Lucy - Paquito D'Rivera
8. Meditation - Ana Caram
9. Grandma's Hands - Livingston Taylor
10. What You Don't Know - Sara K.
11. Mama Let Me Lay It On You - Cephas And Wiggins
12. What Am I Gonna Do With You? - Kenny Rankin
13. The Word Around Town - Rebecca Pidgeon
14. Samba De Orfeo - Luiz Bonfa
15. Caribbean Sunrise - Mongo Santamaria
16. Rhythms - Badi Assad
17. Rewind - Oregon
18. No Quiero Verte - Carlos Heredia

Tracks:

1. Concerto No.2 In C Minor, Op.18: Moderato - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Jascha Horenstein/Earl Wild
2. Symphony No.2 In D, Op.43: Allegretto - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir John Barbirolli
3. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op.98: Allegro Energico E Passionato - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Fritz Reiner
4. The Four Seasons Concerto In G Minor 'L'Estate' (Summer), RV 315: Presto - The Connecticut Early Music Festival Ensemble/Igor Kipnis
5. The Flute Quartets: No.4 In A, KV 298: Rondeau - Allegretto Grazioso - Gary Schocker/The Chester String Quartet
6. Piano Concerto No.9 In E-flat, KV 271: I. Rondo - Presto - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg/Nicola Frisardi
7. Goyescas: El Fandango De Candil - Benita Meshulam
8. Piano Trio In A Minor: Final (Anime) - The Ahn Trio
9. The Soldier's Tale For Three Actors & Instrumental Ensemble: The Soldier's March - Solisti New York/Ransom Wilson
10. The Fantasias For Solo Piano: Choro No.21 - David Chesky
11. Choro No.1 - Orquesta Nova/Carlos Franzetti
12. Antiphon: Like As A Heart Psalms and Spiritual Songs - Westminster Chor/Joseph Flummerfelt

Customer Reviews:

SO MUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC.......2004-08-09

Top notch performers, diverse musical genres,
expertly engineered recordings...a definate
must buy!!

Average customer rating: Rates an extra star for including "From One Charlie" set Burnin! Seductive, sultry and all that Jazz! some of The most encredible Jazz I have ever heard

Tribute to Charlie Parker With Strings Charlie Watts Quintet Manufacturer: Continuum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Warm & Tender From One Charlie Watts at Scott's Long Ago and Far Away Just for a Thrill ASIN: B000005X85 Release Date: 1992-05-19

Tracks:

1. Intro - Charlie Watts Quintet
2. Practicing, Practicing, Just Great
3. Black Bird, White Chicks
4. Bluebird
5. Bound for New York
6. Terra de Pajaro
7. Bad Seeds-Rye Drinks
8. Relaxin' at Camarillo
9. Going, Going, Going, Gone
10. Just Friends
11. Cool Blues
12. Dancing in the Dark
13. Dewey's Square
14. Rocker
15. Lover Man
16. Peridido

Customer Reviews:

Rates an extra star for including "From One Charlie" set.......2004-09-01

This is a beautifully-produced live club date with the Charlie Watts Quintet (Peter King on alto sax) and an eight-member string section that emphasizes Parker's romantic mood. The first set includes all of 1991's "From One Charlie" pieces that are now unavailable elsewhere. There are warm and intimate takes of songs associated with Bird -- "Cool Blues," "Dewey's Square," Gerry Mulligan's "Rocker" -- and Bernard Fowler contributes a vocal to "Lover Man." The settings may be a bit lush for listeners wanting more adventurous material (a criticism even of Bird's own recordings with strings). But the project is a terrific gesture of respect on Watts' part for one of his musical heroes, and he's got a career ahead of him should he decide to ever give up that day job!

Burnin!.......2002-08-21

This album is one of the best I have ever purchased. I must own more than 300 Jazz CDs and this ranks in the top 10%! The CD is divided into two parts: a jazz quintet part (sax, trumpet, drums, etc..) and then as the title indicates, with strings. The chronology of Parker's life (which is the entire first part of the CD) as protrayed through this recantation of the book along with musical examples is a brilliant way to get folks to learn a little more about Bird. The second half of the CD is more than impressive as well.
The playing on this album is some of the best I have heard. Peter King, inparticular, is an amazing saxophonist, and I wish I had been introduced to his playing sooner. There is little out there by him in the United States (I am assuming this is b/c he is from England), and because of this, I feel he is overlooked. However, his tone sings right through and his licks are as smooth as Stitt's but sound more like Parker's combined with King's improvisational concepts, which are right in the pocket and never "out."
I would highly recommend this album to any Bird and/or Bop fan. Wonderful playing. I hope to hear more from these guys very soon!

Seductive, sultry and all that Jazz!.......1999-10-17

Why not enjoy an artist for who they are?..Charlie Watts has on this record given back to music fans a true insight as to who he is. And although he probably got flack from Jazz purists, this album is accesible, enjoyable and gives a great taste of how exciting Jazz music can be.

some of The most encredible Jazz I have ever heard.......1999-03-24

this CD blew me away. incredible talent, very creative guy charlie watts some VERY hot alto playing!! had a large inpact on my playing as well.

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Bird with Strings Charlie Parker Manufacturer: Tristar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FX79 Release Date: 1994-08-19

Tracks:

1. Easy to Love
2. Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
3. Just Friends
4. Everything Happens to Me
5. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
6. Laura
7. Dancing in the Dark
8. What Is This Thing Called Love?
9. They Can't Take That Away from Me

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April in Paris Charlie Parker with Strings Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000197JQ8 Release Date: 2004-04-12

Tracks:

1. April in Paris
2. Summertime
3. If I Should Lose You
4. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
5. Everything Happens to Me
6. Just Friends
7. They Can't Take That Away from Me
8. Out of Nowhere
9. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
10. Easy to Love
11. I'm in the Mood for Love
12. I'll Remember April
13. Dancing in the Dark
14. Laura
15. Autumn in New York
16. Stella by Starlight

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Gold CD in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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Charlie Parker with Strings Charlie Parker Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000QX0LU Release Date: 2003-12-08

Tracks:

1. They Can't Take That Away From Me
2. You Came Along Form Out Of Nowhere
3. East Of The Sun
4. Easy To Love
5. I'm In The Mood For Love
6. I'll Remember April

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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Complete Verve Masters with Strings Charlie Parker Manufacturer: Definitive Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NQLK Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Just Friends
2. Everything Happens to Me
3. April in Paris
4. Summertime
5. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
6. If I Should Lose You
7. Dancing in the Dark
8. Out of Nowhere
9. Laura [Take 2]
10. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
11. They Can't Take That Away from Me
12. Easy to Love
13. I'm in the Mood for Love [Take 2]
14. I'll Remember April [Take 3]
15. Temptation
16. Lover
17. Autumn in New York
18. Stella by Starlight
19. Repetition
20. What Is This Thing Called Love?
21. April in Paris
22. Repetition
23. Easy to Love
24. Rocker

Album Description

The complete verve masters with strings. A 24 track collection recorded in studio and at Carnegie Hall.

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April in Paris Charlie Parker with Strings Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JA01 Release Date: 1994-06-14

Tracks:

1. April in Paris
2. Summertime
3. If I Should Lose You
4. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
5. Everything Happens to Me
6. Just Friends
7. They Can't Take That Away from Me
8. Out of Nowhere
9. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
10. Easy to Love
11. I'm in the Mood for Love
12. I'll Remember April
13. Dancing in the Dark
14. Laura
15. Autumn in New York
16. Stella by Starlight

Album Details

Japanese 24bit Digital Remaster featuring Four Bonus Tracks.

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Art of Duo: With Strings Clifford Brown , and Charlie Parker Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000C16ML Release Date: 2003-08-11

Tracks:

1. Yesterdays
2. Laura Listen
3. What's New?
4. Blue Moon
5. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
6. Embraceable You
7. Willow Weep For Me
8. Memories Of You
9. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
10. Portrait Of Jenny
11. Where Or When
12. Stardust
13. Just Friends
14. Everything Happens To Men
15. April In Paris
16. Summertime
17. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
18. If I Should Lose You
19. Dancing In The Dark
20. Out Of Nowhere
21. Laura
22. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
23. They Can't Take That Away From Me
24. Easy To Love
25. I'm In The Mood For Love
26. I'll Remember April
27. What Is This Thing Called Love?
28. April In Paris
29. Repetition
30. Easy To Love
31. Rocker
32. Temptation
33. Lover
34. Autumn In New York
35. Stella By Starlight
36. Repetition

Album Details

Double CD release, featuring these 2 great releases together.

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Complete Verve Masters with Strings Charlie Parker Manufacturer: Definitive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000062R8V Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. Just Friends
2. Everything Happens To Me
3. April In Paris
4. Summertime
5. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
6. If I Should Lose You
7. Dancing In The Dark
8. Out Of Nowhere
9. Laura
10. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
12. Easy To Love
13. I'm In The Mood For Love
14. I'll Remember April
15. Temptation
16. Lover
17. Autumn In New York
18. Stella By Starlight
19. Repetition
20. What Is This Thing Called Love?
21. April In Paris
22. Repetition
23. Easy To Love
24. Rocker

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10. Entre Nous

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