I call him Mr. Parker because I respect his muscianship, talent, & what he accomplished thru practice, practice, pratice. No one compares to the Bird musically. As to the person Parker, he's someone who's still hard not to be angry & sad with for what he did to himself & those closest to him. BUT, I focus on his recordings because what he accomplished musically is why he's important to me. As to his personal life, he's a good example of what not to do, but that's not WHY he's remembered.
Good posting, gratefully enjoyed. The accompanying images are a great backdrop too. "BIRD LIVES" is no mere cliche - no-one since or before had it so together
This is first Cool Blues. The best number from this marvellous evening is "Ornithology" wilh a tremendous Bud Powell, that should be uploaded on youtube; Parker is the best of all times, but he sounds not as well as usual because the soundquality is medium. This music makes you're happy !
Sorry guys but they died young because of rampant herion /coke /booze use if you think its bad now it was out of control then, i sat in a band room with 5 guys and i fit, i chose not to because i knew the end result, that is the point at which its do and die,Bird is a good example of the end result , stealing from band members and friends, not turning up for gigs, Miles survived lucky because many did not
Still my utter respect for the genius of that era. BIRD LIVES
They die young because we humans don't deserve them...we only care about money and not art...Besides, Clifford Brown was straight and died in a crash...
GPansey: and Bird cooked his junk habit over a broken back in a bad car accident..he had to take morphine for years after the crash just to sleep.....he was a normal guy who his amazing talent, fame...and junk...fucked him over.....
Brownie was only 25 when he was killed by Nancy Powell on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. I cold never even begin to speculate on the development of Post-Bop idioms had he lived a long, musical life.
I also sometimes wonder where jazz could've gone had Brownie lived much longer. Diz, Miles and Fats were great but the few recordings of Brownie from then still do it for me better than anyone; the quintets with Max are as fresh and beautiful today as ever. Such an awesome melodic sense.. At least we still have these recordings .... cheers and happy listening
Charlie Parker to me was the Greatest Musician Ever. I love a lot of Music and some Awesome Players, but bird is the Hardest Music I have ever tried to Learn. Every time a get a Head down or solo on Guitar, I feel a feeling of euphoria.
Wow! That has made my day. Fantasic pics with brilliant music, thank you. My only gripe, it wasn't long enough! I could watch those photos and listen to Bird all day.
i know its ur opinion but wut does the H stand for in IM"H"o lol listen to Parker's Blues though, that is a smooth head, Beethoven style starts smooth before the storm, then he dissects the changes =]
Agree. Particularly in the first song you can hear ideas that he's ready to play but couldn't quite get the horn to cooperate. It's good to be reminded that even the greatest jazz artist ever was human.
Ah man, this show is a great one, the version of Ornithology on this date is my favorite. There's some question as to whether its really Fats on here cause he died of TB so close to this date and was in bad shape and the trumpet here sounds pretty nice. but he is listed on it and it sounds like it could be his stylings.
Can you post the Ornithology off of this ? I don't have access to the LP anymore
I've heard just about everything of his, and have never heard a solo where it sounded like his chops were deteriorating...he may have shown up to gigs late, or not at all, because of heroin but, once he got to the gig he always sounded like Bird.
I think Fats was better than Miles, in fact. If the date is right, Fats died a few weeks after this of tbc and with a lung desise it could be unlikely to blow that great!
..are you sure about fats being better than miles, I mean look at just the amount of great stuff Miles put out in comparison..I don't think anyone compares to Miles although fats certainly is great..
I agree, excellent images. Tommy Potter was the "unsung" member of Bird's Classic Quintet. TP played with Bud Powell, Max Roach, Diz, Miles, Blakey. He and Curley Russell are two of the best Bop Bassists ever.
i hope that have chinese language
kcyong09 2 months ago
So beautiful !!!!!! Thank you for posting ...
shivabala9 3 months ago
Fabulous photos to accompany atmospheric audio.
AbqRealDeals 4 months ago
I was looking for this on cd.nearly ten years.....thanks lot.......
sittingbulltr 4 months ago
This is officially my favorite posting on youtube.Thank you for this clip.
Guitfiddlejase 4 months ago
Amazing how Bird could play high and drunk better then others ever could sober. This is proof...
hitzville81 5 months ago
dude, this is Bud Powell and Art Blakey, come on
mendocinoplayboy 5 months ago
Wonderful pictures! Anything seemed possible then... unlike now. The music reflects this. Thanks for posting this.
realself1 6 months ago in playlist charlie parker and dizzy
I call him Mr. Parker because I respect his muscianship, talent, & what he accomplished thru practice, practice, pratice. No one compares to the Bird musically. As to the person Parker, he's someone who's still hard not to be angry & sad with for what he did to himself & those closest to him. BUT, I focus on his recordings because what he accomplished musically is why he's important to me. As to his personal life, he's a good example of what not to do, but that's not WHY he's remembered.
DickWhittington1000 1 year ago
Great old pic's, & of coarse the Sweet sax of Parker
robbie69612 1 year ago
Fantastic images. Parker as he was inventing it. Just a note to poster: some of these photos were taken after 1938. Check it. Otherwise, thank you!
mapingthefreakout 1 year ago
Crazy to think Fats could play like this and then die a week later!
(recorded June 30, 1950 Fats passed away on July 7, 1950)
saxdrugsrockandroll 1 year ago
Good posting, gratefully enjoyed. The accompanying images are a great backdrop too. "BIRD LIVES" is no mere cliche - no-one since or before had it so together
Blackgeoff1 1 year ago
nothingtodowithjazzcomment: i just thought how this video makes me want to move to nyc... and how silly that jay-z song is; thx for the footage
1beyondtherapy 1 year ago
This is first Cool Blues. The best number from this marvellous evening is "Ornithology" wilh a tremendous Bud Powell, that should be uploaded on youtube; Parker is the best of all times, but he sounds not as well as usual because the soundquality is medium. This music makes you're happy !
hanschook 2 years ago
@hanschook They play 52nd Street Theme second at 6:48
Jazzman303 2 years ago
Sorry guys but they died young because of rampant herion /coke /booze use if you think its bad now it was out of control then, i sat in a band room with 5 guys and i fit, i chose not to because i knew the end result, that is the point at which its do and die,Bird is a good example of the end result , stealing from band members and friends, not turning up for gigs, Miles survived lucky because many did not
Still my utter respect for the genius of that era. BIRD LIVES
jazzysnaps 2 years ago 4
yo were you around in them days ? got any more stories about it?
bopkick5 2 years ago
They die young because we humans don't deserve them...we only care about money and not art...Besides, Clifford Brown was straight and died in a crash...
GaryPansey 2 years ago
GPansey: and Bird cooked his junk habit over a broken back in a bad car accident..he had to take morphine for years after the crash just to sleep.....he was a normal guy who his amazing talent, fame...and junk...fucked him over.....
kevinherbert 2 years ago
I thought this tune was called Cool BLues... 52nd Street is by Thelonious Monk
Jazzman303 2 years ago
What i love about this is the photo montage captures the true feel of Birds music ,
jazzysnaps 2 years ago
Why is it that so many of the great musicians seem to die so young?
Charlie Parker
John Coltrane
Bubber Miley
Bix Beiderbecke
Jaco Pastorius
Cliff Brown
Charlie Christian
Mr. P.C. (Paul Chambers)
plan9fromOSpace 2 years ago 2
The short answer? Drugs and alcohol.
mondodave 2 years ago
Thank you for posting.
MattieSongbird 2 years ago
'Cept for Brownie. But who knows if Richie Powell's wife was drunk behind the wheel that night...
mondodave 2 years ago
Brownie was only 25 when he was killed by Nancy Powell on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. I cold never even begin to speculate on the development of Post-Bop idioms had he lived a long, musical life.
PaulhunterMD 2 years ago
I also sometimes wonder where jazz could've gone had Brownie lived much longer. Diz, Miles and Fats were great but the few recordings of Brownie from then still do it for me better than anyone; the quintets with Max are as fresh and beautiful today as ever. Such an awesome melodic sense.. At least we still have these recordings .... cheers and happy listening
Blackgeoff1 1 year ago
Bird was the greatest musician ever. It is also possible to hear in this tune Fats Navarro, great trumpet player from those years
ton41 2 years ago
Charlie Parker to me was the Greatest Musician Ever. I love a lot of Music and some Awesome Players, but bird is the Hardest Music I have ever tried to Learn. Every time a get a Head down or solo on Guitar, I feel a feeling of euphoria.
rydawg1977 2 years ago 2
IDK man Coltrane had some crazy stuff too! lol
i.e Giant Steps...
navonod15 2 years ago
I echo sewitt60- I could listen to Bird all day with these images! Man, well done!
tonic1dom5subdom4 2 years ago
Wow! That has made my day. Fantasic pics with brilliant music, thank you. My only gripe, it wasn't long enough! I could watch those photos and listen to Bird all day.
sewitt60 2 years ago 2
Marvelous PSIchiatrischer Blues!!
Bird lives!!
PSIchiater 2 years ago 2
Actually, the first tune is "Cool Blues". "52nd St. Theme" starts at 6:47.
Great video.
OscarPetersonFan 2 years ago 2
The head to this tune is the smoothest little number in the history of jazz, imho
keelan111 2 years ago
i know its ur opinion but wut does the H stand for in IM"H"o lol listen to Parker's Blues though, that is a smooth head, Beethoven style starts smooth before the storm, then he dissects the changes =]
coronachilla 2 years ago 2
in my honest opinion, i guess.
anyway great music, great photos, great musicians, great years.
lastvalca 2 years ago
h=humble i do believe
pacorodriguez26 2 years ago
Bird Lives!
saxsolos 3 years ago
I want to buy the buildings at :49 and 2:28 :-)
bourgeoisbrats 3 years ago
I have to say Bird doesn't sound in great shape on this recording. An off night.
stillavril 3 years ago
??? Bird was never off.
Whatisthescore 3 years ago
you serious man? Bird sounds great on this recording to me.
stones0731 3 years ago 5
Agree. Particularly in the first song you can hear ideas that he's ready to play but couldn't quite get the horn to cooperate. It's good to be reminded that even the greatest jazz artist ever was human.
ccw62141 2 years ago
the video is out of tune but of course is killin
scottserenity 3 years ago
1:13 to 1:22...God lent him his hands for a bit lol Bird Lives!!
coronachilla 3 years ago
Ah man, this show is a great one, the version of Ornithology on this date is my favorite. There's some question as to whether its really Fats on here cause he died of TB so close to this date and was in bad shape and the trumpet here sounds pretty nice. but he is listed on it and it sounds like it could be his stylings.
Can you post the Ornithology off of this ? I don't have access to the LP anymore
jaikwillis 3 years ago
I think that sounds like early miles...
Whatisthescore 3 years ago
Yeah, but it isn't. This is Fats Navarro, all the way. Miles dug his style back then though.
And on this session, Wahoo is on there, as well.
That's by far my favorite track on this recording.
MagicRain505 3 years ago
wow. looks like fats was a mini miles. or vica versa depending on what year...
Whatisthescore 3 years ago
didnt it get to a point at the end of his life, where his chops were deteriorating? also a really bad heroin habit didn't help either
danylongshaft 3 years ago
I've heard just about everything of his, and have never heard a solo where it sounded like his chops were deteriorating...he may have shown up to gigs late, or not at all, because of heroin but, once he got to the gig he always sounded like Bird.
Whatisthescore 3 years ago
I think Fats was better than Miles, in fact. If the date is right, Fats died a few weeks after this of tbc and with a lung desise it could be unlikely to blow that great!
claptonfan1000000 2 years ago
..are you sure about fats being better than miles, I mean look at just the amount of great stuff Miles put out in comparison..I don't think anyone compares to Miles although fats certainly is great..
Whatisthescore 2 years ago
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4329589 3 years ago
This rules and you rule for posting it!
medex2727 3 years ago 3
Great images for the song! Good work!
**** Stars
donho1986 3 years ago 3
Nice! Jazzy! Cool pictures!
caupo69 3 years ago 3
What images!! You nailed this- I agree w/ flamencoexpress too.. Great Bop video; thanks!
auxperc251 3 years ago 3
Terrific ensemble, of men and images.
duhCider 4 years ago 2
I agree, excellent images. Tommy Potter was the "unsung" member of Bird's Classic Quintet. TP played with Bud Powell, Max Roach, Diz, Miles, Blakey. He and Curley Russell are two of the best Bop Bassists ever.
revrup777 4 years ago
Well done, this photographic impression, I agree with flamencoexpress. And good to hear Fats Navarro.
klactv 4 years ago
at 06:52 starts the "52nd St. Theme".
schnieef 4 years ago 3
Bird, of course, but it's nice to hear Fats Navarro, one of the trumpet players I never got to hear enough of.
jim
jamese1045 4 years ago 6
This tune for most of this video is "Cool Blues" but then closes with Monk's "52nd Street Theme". These pics are great!
reesho 4 years ago 2
Congratulations.
You've solved the problem of the lack of footage of Parker.
This is almost just as good - if that makes sense.
It shows the environment which helped create the pace and texture of Bebop, if nothing else.
flamencoexpress 4 years ago
great job JP Farrell! Love the birdman!
AppleTx67 4 years ago 2