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Charlie Parker With Strings

Charlie Parker · 1949

18 min · 6 tracks · jazz

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Parker's virtuosic saxophone blends effectively with orchestral elements, creating a distinct sound that rewards attentive listening.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Parker's saxophone, creating a rich texture throughout the tracks.
  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and moods.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Just Friends 3:31
  • 2 Everything Happens to Me 3:17
  • 3 April in Paris 3:07
  • 4 Summertime 2:45
  • 5 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 3:12
  • 6 If I Should Lose You 2:46

Reference: MusicBrainz