Charlie Parker on Dial: The Complete Sessions

~ Release by Charlie Parker (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Original release date: 1993-05-26

Annotation last modified on 2016-10-31 22:47 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼Digital Media 1
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1Diggin’ Diz
recording of:
Diggin' Diz (on 1946-02-05)
composer:
George Handy
Dizzy Gillespie2:58
2Moose the Mooche (take 1)
recording of:
Moose the Mooche (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
Charlie Parker3:02
3Moose the Mooche (take 2, Master)
recording of:
Moose the Mooche (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
Charlie Parker3:07
4Moose the Mooche (take 3)
recording of:
Moose the Mooche (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
Charlie Parker3:00
5Yardbird Suite (take 1)
recording of:
Yardbird Suite (lyrics by Bob Dorough: "I sing this song hoping you'll all find out...") (on 1946-03-28)
lyricist:
Bob Dorough (in 1955)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
is based on:
Yardbird Suite (instrumental version)
Charlie Parker2:44
6Yardbird Suite (take 4, Master)
recording of:
Yardbird Suite (lyrics by Bob Dorough: "I sing this song hoping you'll all find out...") (on 1946-03-28)
lyricist:
Bob Dorough (in 1955)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
is based on:
Yardbird Suite (instrumental version)
Charlie Parker2:59
7Ornitology (take 1)
recording of:
Ornithology (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Benny Harris and Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Marada Music Ltd.
Charlie Parker3:06
8Ornithology (A.K.A. Bird Lore) (take 3)
recording of:
Ornithology (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Benny Harris and Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Marada Music Ltd.
Charlie Parker3:21
9Ornithology (take 4, Master)
recording of:
Ornithology (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Benny Harris and Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Marada Music Ltd.
Charlie Parker3:04
10Night in Tunisia (excerpt) (The Famous Alto Break)
partial recording of:
Night in Tunisia (instrumental) (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Charlie Parker0:52
11Night in Tunisia (take 4)
recording of:
Night in Tunisia (instrumental) (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Charlie Parker3:10
12Night in Tunisia (take 5, Master)
recording of:
Night in Tunisia (instrumental) (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Charlie Parker3:07
13Max Making Wax
recording of:
Max Making Wax (on 1946-07-29)
composer:
Oscar Pettiford
Charlie Parker2:35
14Lover Man
instrumental recording of:
Lover Man (on 1946-07-29)
lyricist:
Jimmy Davis (songwriter, "Lover Man") (in 1942), Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist) (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (in 1942)
composer:
Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist), Jimmy Davis (songwriter, "Lover Man") (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (in 1942)
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) (ended) and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
Charlie Parker3:24
15The Gypsy
instrumental recording of:
The Gypsy (on 1946-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Reid (UK orchestra leader and songwriter)
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and MCA, Inc. (this was the US media company that became Universal Studios, Inc. in Dec 1996)
Charlie Parker3:08
16Dizzy’s Fingers (Be-Bop)
recording of:
Be-Bop (on 1946-07-29)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie
Howard McGhee3:00
17Yardbird Suite
recording of:
Yardbird Suite (lyrics by Bob Dorough: "I sing this song hoping you'll all find out...") (on 1946-03-28)
lyricist:
Bob Dorough (in 1955)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
is based on:
Yardbird Suite (instrumental version)
Charlie Parker2:14
18Blues on the Sofa
Charlie Parker0:47
19Kopely Plaza Blues
Charlie Parker1:07
20Lullaby in Rhythm, Part 1
instrumental recording of:
Lullaby in Rhythm (on 1947-02-01)
lyricist:
Walter Hirsch (in 1938)
composer:
Clarence Profit (in 1938), Benny Goodman (clarinetist and bandleader) (in 1938) and Edgar Sampson (in 1938)
Charlie Parker1:30
21Lullaby in Rhythm, Part 2
instrumental recording of:
Lullaby in Rhythm (on 1947-02-01)
lyricist:
Walter Hirsch (in 1938)
composer:
Clarence Profit (in 1938), Benny Goodman (clarinetist and bandleader) (in 1938) and Edgar Sampson (in 1938)
Charlie Parker1:35
22Home Cooking I (Opus)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-01)
double bass:
Arnold Fishkind (on 1947-02-01)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Pratt (on 1947-02-01)
piano:
Russ Freeman (pianist) (on 1947-02-01)
recorded at:
Chuck Kopely's in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-01)
recording of:
Home Cooking I: Opus (on 1947-02-01)
composer:
Hal McKusick
Charlie Parker2:24
23Home Cooking II (Cherokee)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-01-02)
double bass:
Arnold Fishkind (on 1947-02-01)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Pratt (on 1947-02-01)
piano:
Russ Freeman (pianist) (on 1947-02-01)
recorded at:
Chuck Kopely's in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-01)
recording of:
Home Cooking II: Cherokee (on 1947-02-01)
composer:
Ray Noble
Charlie Parker2:09
24Home Cooking III (I Got Rhythm)
instrumental recording of:
I Got Rhythm (on 1947-02-01)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1930)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV and New World Music Co. (in 1930)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Charlie Parker2:26
▼Digital Media 2
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1This Is Always
instrumental recording of:
This Is Always (on 1947-02-19)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:18
2This Is Always (alternate take)
instrumental recording of:
This Is Always (on 1947-02-19)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:13
3Dark Shadows (A - alternate)
recording of:
Dark Shadows (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
John ‘Shifty’ Henry
4:06
4Dark Shadows (B - alternate)
recording of:
Dark Shadows (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
John ‘Shifty’ Henry
3:15
5Dark Shadows (take C - Master)
recording of:
Dark Shadows (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
John ‘Shifty’ Henry
3:09
6Dark Shadows (take D - alternate)
recording of:
Dark Shadows (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
John ‘Shifty’ Henry
3:01
7Bird’s Nest (take a, Master)
recording of:
Bird's Nest (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:55
8Bird’s Nest (take B, alternate)
recording of:
Bird's Nest (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:53
9Bird’s Nest (take C, alternate)
recording of:
Bird's Nest (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:47
10Cool Blues (take a, alternate)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:03
11Cool Blues (take B, alternate)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:27
12Cool Blues (take C, alternate)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:12
13Cool Blues (take D, Master)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:56
14Relaxin’ at Camarillo (take a)
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:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:10
15Relaxin’ at Camarillo (take C)
recording of:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:10
16Relaxin’ at Camarillo (take D)
recording of:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:06
17Relaxin’ at Camarillo (take E, Master)
recording of:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:02
18Cheers (take a)
recording of:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:13
19Cheers (take B)
recording of:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:08
20Cheers (take C)
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:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:05
21Cheers (take D)
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:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:07
22Carvin’ the Bird (take a, alternate)
recording of:
Carvin' the Bird (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:48
23Carvin’ the Bird (take B, Master)
recording of:
Carvin' the Bird (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:48
24Stupendous (take a, Master)
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:
Stupendous (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:58
25Stupendous (take B, alternate)
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:
Stupendous (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:55
▼Digital Media 3
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1Dexterity (take a, alternate)
recording of:
Dexterity (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:01
2Dexterity (take B, Master)
recording of:
Dexterity (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:03
3Bongo Bop (take A)
recording of:
Be-Bop (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie
2:48
4Bongo Bop (take B)
recording of:
Bongo Bop (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:49
5Prezology
3:33
6Dewey Square (take 5)
recording of:
Dewey Square (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:07
7Dewey Square (take C)
recording of:
Dewey Square (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:12
8The Hymn
recording of:
The Hymn (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:36
9Superman
2:33
10All The Things You Are
instrumental recording of:
All the Things You Are (from “Very Warm for May”)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1939)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1939)
publisher:
Polygram Int. Publishing (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) (ended), T.B. Harms Inc. (ended) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
part of:
Broadway Rhythm (film)
3:13
11Bird of Paradise (take B)
recording of:
Bird of Paradise (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:15
12Bird of Paradise (take C)
recording of:
Bird of Paradise (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:16
13Embraceable You (take A)
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 World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
music quoted on:
Opening Production (from Jane Froman's album, "With a Song in My Heart")
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
3:52
14Embraceable You (take B)
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 World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
music quoted on:
Opening Production (from Jane Froman's album, "With a Song in My Heart")
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
3:29
15Bird Feathers
recording of:
Bird Feathers (on 1947-11-04)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:56
16Klact-Oveedseds-Tene (take A)
recording of:
Klact-oveereds-tene (on 1947-11-04)
writer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:09
17Klact-Oveedseds-Tene (take B)
recording of:
Klact-oveereds-tene (on 1947-11-04)
writer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:10
18Scrapple From the Apple
recording of:
Scrapple From the Apple (on 1947-11-04)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
2:44
19Little Be Bop
2:57
▼Digital Media 4
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1My Old Flame
instrumental recording of:
My Old Flame (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Sam Coslow
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Famous Music (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:18
2Out of Nowhere (take a)
instrumental recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
4:08
3Out of Nowhere (take B)
instrumental recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:55
4Out of Nowhere (take C)
instrumental recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:11
5Don’t Blame Me
instrumental recording of:
Don’t Blame Me (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) and Ireneadele Publishing
2:54
6Giant Swing
3:01
7Drifting on a Reed
recording of:
Drifting on a Reed (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:58
8Air Conditioning
2:57
9Quasimado (Quasimodo) (take a, alternate)
recording of:
Quasimado (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:59
10Quasimado (Quasimodo) (take B, Master)
recording of:
Quasimado (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:57
11Charlie’s Wig (take B, alternate)
recording of:
Charlie's Wig (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:50
12Charlie’s Wig (take D, alternate)
recording of:
Charlie's Wig (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:49
13Charlie’s Wig (take E, Master)
recording of:
Charlie's Wig (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:46
14Bongo Beep (take B)
recording of:
Bongo Beep (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:02
15Bongo Beep (take C)
recording of:
Bongo Beep (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:02
16Crazeology (take A, excerpt)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
1:01
17Crazeology (take B, excerpt)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
0:36
18Crazeology (take C, alternate)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
3:02
19Crazeology (take D, Master 2)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
3:03
20How Deep Is the Ocean? (take a, Master)
instrumental recording of:
How Deep Is the Ocean? (on 1947-12-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1932)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
3:26
21How Deep Is the Ocean? (take B, alternate)
instrumental recording of:
How Deep Is the Ocean? (on 1947-12-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1932)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
3:06