#CharlieParker – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo June 2, 2018 0 COMMENTS

“Parker’s Mood” (1948) Charlie Parker; and Supersax with Conte Candoli (1972)

“Parker’s Mood” Composed by Charlie Parker; arranged by Buddy Clark. Recorded by Supersax for Capitol Records in Los Angeles in February 1972. Supersax on this recording consisted of the following musicians: Med Flory and Joe [..]

Swing 101

Mike Zirpolo August 26, 2017 2 COMMENTS

Baby Bird–“Swingmatism” (1941) Charlie Parker with Jay McShann

“Swingmatism” Composed by Jay McShann; probable “head” arrangement. Recorded by Jay McShann and His Orchestra for Decca on April 30, 1941 in Dallas,Texas.(*) Jay McShann, piano, directing: Harold Bruce,Orville Minor and Bernard Anderson, trumpets; Joe [..]