Charlie Parker with Strings
Charlie Parker · 1995
76 min · 24 tracks · bebop
A lush blend of bebop improvisation and orchestral sophistication, where strings elevate Parker's melodic genius.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration throughout
- lush orchestral warmth and depth
- romantic ambiance for intimate evenings
- soothing background for relaxation
- thoughtful listening during quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 1995, 'Charlie Parker with Strings' compiles recordings from the late 1940s, showcasing Parker's innovative approach to jazz. This album emerged during a time when Parker had already established himself as a leading figure in bebop, but it also highlighted his versatility in adapting to orchestral arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dizzy Gillespie· Thelonious Monk· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Friends 3:33
- 2 Everything Happens to Me 3:17
- 3 April in Paris 3:08
- 4 Summertime 2:48
- 5 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 3:14
- 6 If I Should Lose You 2:49
- 7 Dancing in the Dark 3:13
- 8 Out of Nowhere 3:10
- 9 Laura 3:01
- 10 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 3:41
- 11 They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:20
- 12 Easy to Love 3:32
- 13 I'm in the Mood for Love 3:37
- 14 I'll Remember April 3:05
- 15 What Is This Thing Called Love? 2:54
- 16 April in Paris (take 2) 3:13
- 17 Repetition (take 2) 2:51
- 18 Easy to Love (take 2) 2:25
- 19 Rocker 3:03
- 20 Temptation 3:33
- 21 Lover 3:10
- 22 Autumn in New York 3:32
- 23 Stella by Starlight 2:59
- 24 Repetition 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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