The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes

~ Release by Charlie Parker (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▶ CD 1
▼ CD 2
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1Bird’s Nest
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-19)
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-19)
drums (drum set):
‘Doc’ West (on 1947-02-19)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1947-02-19)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker Quartet (on 1947-02-19)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-19)
recording of:
Bird's Nest (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quartet2:45
2Cool Blues
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-19)
double bass [bass]:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-19)
drums (drum set):
‘Doc’ West (on 1947-02-19)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1947-02-19)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-19)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quartet3:06
3Relaxin’ at Camarillo
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker's New Stars3:02
4Cheers
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass [bass]:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
Charlie Parker's New Stars3:00
5Carvin’ the Bird
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass:
George "Red" Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Carvin' the Bird (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
Charlie Parker's New Stars2:43
6Stupendous
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass [bass]:
George "Red" Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker's New Stars (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Stupendous (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
Charlie Parker's New Stars2:55
7Donna Lee
producer:
Teddy Reig
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-05-08)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-05-08)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-05-08)
piano:
Bud Powell (on 1947-05-08)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-05-08)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker All Stars (on 1947-05-08)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-08)
recording of:
Donna Lee (on 1947-05-08)
composer:
Charles Christopher Parker, Jr (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) and Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
Charlie Parker All-Stars2:34
8Chasin’ the Bird
producer:
Teddy Reig
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-05-08)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-05-08)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-05-08)
piano:
Bud Powell (on 1947-05-08)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-05-08)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker All Stars (on 1947-05-08)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-08)
recording of:
Chasing the Bird (on 1947-05-08)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker All-Stars2:46
9Cheryl
producer:
Teddy Reig
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-05-08)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-05-08)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-05-08)
piano:
Bud Powell (on 1947-05-08)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-05-08)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker All Stars (on 1947-05-08)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-08)
recording of:
Cheryl (on 1947-05-08)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp/BMI (BMI)
Charlie Parker All-Stars3:00
10Buzzy
producer:
Teddy Reig
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-05-08)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-05-08)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-05-08)
piano:
Bud Powell (on 1947-05-08)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-05-08)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-05-08)
recording of:
Buzzy (on 1947-05-08)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker All-Stars2:32
11Milestones
producer:
Teddy Reig
double bass:
Nelson Boyd (on 1947-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-08-14)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1947-08-14)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-08-14)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-08-14)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-14)
recording of:
Milestones (originally titled “Miles”) (on 1947-08-14)
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
publisher:
Champs Élysées Nouv Société, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Jazz Horn Music and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Miles Davis All Stars2:37
12Little Willie Leaps
producer:
Teddy Reig
double bass:
Nelson Boyd (on 1947-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-08-14)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1947-08-14)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-08-14)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-08-14)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-14)
recording of:
Little Willie Leaps (on 1947-08-14)
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
Miles Davis All Stars2:52
13Half Nelson
producer:
Teddy Reig
double bass:
Nelson Boyd (on 1947-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-08-14)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1947-08-14)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-08-14)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-08-14)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-14)
recording of:
Half Nelson (on 1947-08-14)
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
Miles Davis All Stars2:45
14Sippin’ at Bell’s
producer:
Teddy Reig
double bass:
Nelson Boyd (on 1947-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-08-14)
piano:
John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet) (on 1947-08-14)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-08-14)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-08-14)
recorded at:
Harry Smith Recording (1930s-1940s NYC) in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-14)
recording of:
Sippin' at Bells (on 1947-08-14)
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) and Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Miles Davis All Stars2:23
15Dexterity
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (in 1947-10, on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Dexterity (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet2:58
16Bongo Bop
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Bongo Bop (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet2:45
17Dewey Square
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Dewey Square (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet3:06
18The Hymn
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
The Hymn (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet2:28
19Bird of Paradise
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Bird of Paradise (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet3:11
20Embraceable You
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
instrumental recording of:
Embraceable You (on 1947-10-28)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1928)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1928)
publisher:
Ira Gershwin Music, New World Music (new age music), New World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2024-01-01)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Charlie Parker Quintet3:21
21Bird Feathers
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
recording of:
Bird Feathers (on 1947-11-04)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Charlie Parker Quintet2:51
22Klactoveesedstene
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
recording of:
Klactoveedsedstene (on 1947-11-04)
writer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Charlie Parker Quintet3:04
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Credits

Release

art direction:J.J. Stelmach (art direction)
photography:Frank Driggs
Bob Parent (photographer)
liner notes:Orrin Keepnews
Stanley Crouch (in 2002-07)
miscellaneous support:Dan Marx (task: production coordinator)
graphic design:Scott Johnson (Art Director)
executive producer:Steve Backer
producer:Orrin Keepnews (task: compilation produced by)
audio engineer and mastering:Paul Reid III
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/6251848 [info]
ASIN:US: B00006H6A6 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0000311158 [info]