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Birdsong

Charlie Parker, Miles Davis

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Birdsong is a solid single-disc collection of the legendary bebop tracks recorded by alto saxophonist Charlie Parker and a very young Miles Davis on trumpet. Competing well with previous compilations, this Savoy-produced package focuses on Parker's compositions, including such classics as "Parker's Mood," "Koko," and "Ornithology." Also elevating the overall presentation here are detailed liner notes by producer Orrin Keepnews. While this material is readily available, jazz neophytes looking for a solid overview of both Parker and Davis' work should find this a terrific introduction.

© Matt Collar /TiVo

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1
Billie's Bounce
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:09

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

2
Now's The Time
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:16

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

3
Moose The Mooche
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:02

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

4
Yardbird Suite
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:55

Charlie Parker, Composer - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

5
Cheryl
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:59

Charlie Parker, Composer - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

6
The Hymn
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:26

Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

7
Bird Of Paradise
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:10

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

8
Klactoveesedstene
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:05

Charlie Parker, Composer - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

9
Scrapple From The Apple
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:55

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

10
Quasimodo
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:58

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

11
Bluebird
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:51

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

12
Bird Gets The Worm
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:36

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

13
Barbados
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:28

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

14
Au-Leu-Cha
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:54

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

15
Parker's Mood
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:03

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

16
Steeplechase
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:03:05

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

17
KoKo
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:02:31

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

18
Big Foot
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:04:44

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

19
Orinthology
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:05:38

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Benny Harris, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

20
Chasin' The Bird
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis
00:04:21

Charlie Parker, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, MainArtist - Steve Backer, Producer, Recording Producer

℗ 2004 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

Album review

Birdsong is a solid single-disc collection of the legendary bebop tracks recorded by alto saxophonist Charlie Parker and a very young Miles Davis on trumpet. Competing well with previous compilations, this Savoy-produced package focuses on Parker's compositions, including such classics as "Parker's Mood," "Koko," and "Ornithology." Also elevating the overall presentation here are detailed liner notes by producer Orrin Keepnews. While this material is readily available, jazz neophytes looking for a solid overview of both Parker and Davis' work should find this a terrific introduction.

© Matt Collar /TiVo

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