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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

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