Plays Cole Porter

Charlie Parker
Plays Cole Porter

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Essential
Release date: 25/May/2012
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Details / Tracklist: MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "I get a kick out of you"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "I get a kick out of you (Alternate Take)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Just One Of Those Things"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "My Heart Belongs To Daddy"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "I've got you under my skin"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Love For Sale"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "Love For Sale (Alternate Take)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "I Love Paris"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 09. "I Love Paris (Alternate Take)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 10. "Easy To Love"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 11. "Begin The Beguine"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 12. "Night And Day"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 13. "What Is This Thing Called Love?"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 14. "In The Still Of The Night"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 15. "What is this thing called love? (Jam Session)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 16. "Love for sale (Alternate Take #2)"
Number of discs: 1
Description:The complete original LP Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter. Intended as a homage to composer Cole Porter, Bird never saw the final product, as he died on March 12, 1955, before the LPâ??s release date. Parker is the only horn here, playing in a quintet with guitar. Charlie Parker, alto sax on all tracks, plus: A1-A5: Walter Bishop, Jr. (p), Jerome Darr (g), Teddy Kotick (b), Roy Haynes (d). New York, March 31, 1954. A6-A7 & B1-B3: Walter Bishop, Jr. (p), Billy Bauer (g), Teddy Kotick (b), Art Taylor (d). New York, December 10, 1954. B4: Walter Bishop, Jr. (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Max Roach (d), Luis Miranda (cga), prob. Jose Mangual (bgo). New York, January 23, 1952. B5-B6: Charlie Parker Big Band: Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Poole, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin (tp), Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, Bart Varsalona (tb), Harry Terrill, Murray Williams (as), Flip Phillips, Hank Ross (ts), Danny Bank (bar), Oscar Peterson (p), Freddie Green (g), Ray Brown (b), Don Lamond (d), Joe Lippman (arr, cond). New York, March 25, 1952. B7: Charlie Parker and His Orchestra: Junior Collins (fhr), Al Block (fl), Hal McKusick (cl), Tom Mace (oboe), Mannie Thaler (bassoon), Tony Aless (p), Charles Mingus (b), Max Roach (d), Dave Lambert Singers (vcl group incl. Annie Ross), Gil Evans (arr, cond). New York, May 25, 1953. All original sessions produced by Norman Granz. -
Intended as a homage to composer Cole Porter, who penned all of the tunes featured here, the album marks one of Norman Granz's first attempts to present a songbook, preceding the celebrated LPs he would make with Ella Fitzgerald. Our edition presents, for the first time ever on CD, the complete original 1955 LP in it's original track order (tracks 1-9), and with it's original cover and liner notes.
"Plays Cole Porter" is a captivating CD by the legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, released by Essential. This album features Parker?s unique interpretations of classic songs composed by Cole Porter, blending sophisticated melodies with his signature bebop style. Listeners are treated to timeless standards such as "Night and Day," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "What Is This Thing Called Love?"?all performed with Parker's virtuosic improvisation and emotional depth. The collection not only pays homage to one of America?s greatest songwriters but also showcases why Charlie Parker remains an icon in jazz history. Charlie Parker, often referred to as ?Bird,? revolutionized jazz music in the 1940s with his innovative approach to harmony and rhythm. As a pioneer of bebop, he influenced generations of musicians worldwide. His recordings have earned him induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the most important figures in modern music. Essential is renowned for producing high-quality reissues and compilations that celebrate iconic artists from various genres. Their meticulous attention to sound quality and packaging ensures that listeners experience these classics at their best.
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