Three versions of the same 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, the fifth episode with the following compositions:
• Big Foot/Drifing On A Reed, written in 1948.
• Steeplechase, written in 1948.
• Bird Feathers, written in 1947.
Tracks / CDs used:
• Big Foot/Drifting On A Reed
01 C. Parker Compl. Savoy/Dial Savoy
02 F. Butler Quintet C. Counce Compl. Rec. Gambit
03 H. Hawes Bird Song Contemporary
04 I. Jacquet Compl. 1945/50 Sessions Definitive
• Steeplechase
05 C. Parker Compl. Dial/Savoy Rec. Savoy
06 H. Hawes The Trio, Compl. Sessions Gambit
07 J. McLean Compl. 1955/57 Sessions Jazz Connections
• Bird Feathers
08 C. Parker Compl. Savoy/Dial Savoy
09 G. Evans Pacific Jazz Sessions Blue Note
10 V/A Bird Feathers New Jazz
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