Charlie Parker - Volume 8 Ornithology
Review by Carla Smith
Volume 8 Ornithology by Charlie Parker is a masterpiece that showcases the genius of the legendary jazz saxophonist. The album is a compilation of recordings made by Parker between 1947 and 1951, and it features some of his most iconic performances.
The album opens with "Donna Lee," a fast-paced bebop tune that demonstrates Parker's virtuosity on the saxophone. The track is followed by "Cheryl," a beautiful ballad that showcases Parker's sensitive side. Throughout the album, Parker's improvisational skills are on full display, and he is accompanied by some of the best musicians of his time, including Miles Davis, Max Roach, and Bud Powell.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Quasimodo," a bluesy number that features Parker's signature angular melodies. The track is a perfect example of Parker's ability to take a simple melody and turn it into something complex and beautiful.
The album also features a number of Parker's compositions, including "Bird Gets the Worm" and "Yardbird Suite," which have become jazz standards. Parker's influence on the jazz world is undeniable, and Volume 8 Ornithology is a testament to his legacy.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lover Man | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Klactoveededstene | ||
| Stupendous | ||
| Carvin' The Bird | ||
| Be Bop | ||
| Charlie's Wig | ||
| Quasimodo | ||
| Max Is Making Wax | ||
| Yardbird Suite |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Mono
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Art & Sound Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Charlie Parker |
| Bass | Dingbod Kesterson (tracks: A2, A4, B1), Red Callender (tracks: B2, B3), Tommy Potter (tracks: A3, A5, B4), Victor McMillan (tracks: B5) |
| Drums | Don Lamond (tracks: B2, B3), Max Roach (tracks: A1, A3, A5, B4), Roy Porter (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B5) |
| Guitar | Arvin Garrison (tracks: B5), Barney Kessel (tracks: B2, B3) |
| Liner Notes | Michael Walters |
| Piano | Bud Powell (tracks: A1), Dodo Marmarosa (tracks: B2, B3, B5), Duke Jordan (tracks: A3, A5, B4), Jimmy Bunn (tracks: A2, A4, B1) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Lucky Thompson (tracks: B5), Wardell Gray (tracks: B2, B3) |
| Trombone | J. J. Johnson (tracks: A3, B4) |
| Trumpet | Fats Navarro (tracks: A1), Howard McGhee (tracks: A2, A4, B1 to B3), Miles Davis (tracks: A3, A5, B4, B5) |
Notes
- ——Sleeve info——
- Recorded New York, May 1950, prob. at Cafe Society (A1)
- Recorded Hollywood, July 29, 1946. (A2, A4, B1)
- Recorded New York, December 17, 1947. (A3, B4)
- Recorded New York, November 4, 1947. (A5)
- Recorded Hollywood, February 26, 1947. (B2, B3)
- Recorded Hollywood, March 28, 1946 (B5)
- © Art & Sound Ltd, 1973
- —
- liner notes in English
- Made In England
- Orange label version of Charlie Parker - Volume 8 Ornithology
- Variant édition Stereo : Charlie Parker - Volume 8 Ornithology
Barcodes
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched A side): 6913+A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched B side): 6913+B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched A side): 6913 A-3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched B side): 6913 B-3
Summary by Carla Smith
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