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The Very Best Of Bird

Charlie Parker

1977 · Jazz

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The Very Best Of Bird by Charlie Parker

The Very Best Of Bird is a Jazz album by Charlie Parker, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 15 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Bird Of Paradise3:09
  2. A2Embraceable You3:41
  3. A3How Deep Is The Ocean3:24
  4. A4Out Of Nowhere3:46
  5. A5Don't Blame Me2:43
  6. A6My Old Flame3:05

Side B

  1. B1Moose The Mooche2:56
  2. B2Yardbird Suite2:52
  3. B3Ornithology3:13
  4. B4Famous Alto Break0:47
  5. B5Night In Tunisia3:00
  6. B6Max Making Wax2:28
  7. B7Bird's Nest2:42

Side C

  1. C1Cool Blues (Hot Blues)3:05
  2. C2Relaxin' At Camarillo2:54
  3. C3Cheers3:00
  4. C4Carvin' The Bird2:42
  5. C5Stupendous2:50
  6. C6Dexterity2:56
  7. C7Bongo Bop2:42

Side D

  1. D1Dewey Square3:04
  2. D2The Hymn2:29
  3. D3Bird Feathers2:47
  4. D4Klact-oveeseds-tene2:58
  5. D5Scrapple From The Apple2:36
  6. D6Drifting On A Reed2:55
  7. D7Charlie's Wig2:40

Sound DNA

  • Jazz
  • Bebop & Hard Bop
  • triumphant

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

"✳" in runout indicates Capitol Records Los Angeles pressing.
Some pressings included a booklet. Cover of the booklet states: "reproduced in this catalog are paintings by six premier American artists originally commissioned as cover art for a limited edition six record set of rare Charlie Parker masters".
Recording info:
A1, A2, C6 to D2: WOR Studios, Broadway at 38th Street, New York City - Tuesday, October 28, 1947.
A3, D6, D7: WOR Studios, Broadway at 38th Street, New York City - Wednesda

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