Charlie Parker - Vol 5 Bird And Diz
Review by Retha Groenewald
Vol 5 Bird and Diz by Charlie Parker is an exceptional album that showcases the musical genius of the legendary jazz saxophonist. The album features collaborations with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, and together they produce a collection of masterful performances that are a testament to their unique talent and chemistry.
The album kicks off with the upbeat and swinging "Bloomdido," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The duo's virtuosity is on full display on tracks like "Leap Frog" and "Mohawk," where they engage in playful and dynamic improvisation that is both intricate and effortless.
One of the standout tracks on the album is the soulful and bluesy "My Melancholy Baby," where Parker's emotive saxophone playing is perfectly complemented by Gillespie's muted trumpet. The duo's chemistry is further highlighted on the bebop classic "Relaxin' at Camarillo," where they engage in a call-and-response style of playing that is both captivating and exhilarating.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation | ||
| 'Round Midnight | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Shaw Nuff | ||
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (Theme) | ||
| Night In Tunisia | ||
| Blue 'N Boogie |
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Catalog Numbers
ERO 8035Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Saga Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Art & Sound Ltd. |
| Printed By | St. James Press |
| Made By | British Celanese Limited |
| Published By | Leeds Music Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Charlie Parker (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4 to B6) |
| Bass | Curley Russell (tracks: B6), Tommy Potter (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4, B5) |
| Drums | Roy Haynes (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4, B5), Sid Catlett (tracks: B6) |
| Liner Notes | Brian Priestley |
| Translated By | Brian Priestley |
| MC | Sid "Symphony Sid" Torin (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B3, B5) |
| Piano | Al Haig (tracks: B6), Bud Powell (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4, B5) |
| Trumpet | Dizzy Gillespie (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B4 to B6) |
Notes
- Front-laminated, flipback sleeve.
- Tracks A1 to B5: Radio broadcast, New York City, March 31, 1951
- Track B6: New York City, May 11, 1945
- [Liner notes] © Art & Sound Ltd., 1968
- A product of Saga Records Limited
- Printed in England by St. James Press
- Laminated with 'Clarifoil' acetate film by British Celanese Limited
- Made in England
- ℗ 1968
- "The bulk of this album consists of music which has never before been issued on record" [from the liner notes]. The 'conversations' are announcements by the MC.
- Publishing:
- A2: Leeds Music Ltd.
- A4: Bosworth Music Co. Ltd.
- B2: Blossom Music Ltd.
- B4: Leeds Music Ltd.
- B5a: Lorna Music Ltd. & Metric Music Ltd.
- B6: Bosworth & Co. Ltd.
Barcodes
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): EROS 8035A
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): ERO 8035 B
