Three versions of the same jazz composition, played by different artists.
Concertzender gave ample attention to the 100th anniversary of alto saxophone player Charlie Yardbird Parker (1920-1955) on 29 August last. In the next few weeks, as follow-up, you will hear more music of Parker in this programme, also by other performers of his compositions.
Today:
Compositions:
• Cool Blues, written in 1947.
• Au Privave, written in 1951.
Tracks / CDs used:
• Cool Blues
01 C. Parker Compl. Savoy/Dial Savoy
02 Grant Green With Sonny Clark Mosaic
03 C. Parker At Storyville Blue Note
04 Jimmy Smith Cool Blues Blue Note
• Au Privave
05 C. Parker Compl. Verve Rec. Verve
06 Clifford Jordan Spellbound Riverside
07 Lee Konitz/Warne Marsh Two not One Storyville
08 George Russell The Outer View Riverside