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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration throughout lush orchestral warmth and depth romantic ambiance for intimate evenings
- 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.
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Charlie Parker with Strings is an album by Charlie Parker, released in 1995. A lush blend of bebop improvisation and orchestral sophistication, where strings elevate Parker's melodic genius. This album is significant for its seamless fusion of jazz and classical elements, contributing to the broader acceptance of jazz within mainstream music. The original sessions received acclaim for their intricate arrangements and artistic ambition, influencing countless jazz musicians who sought to expand the genre's boundaries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Charlie Parker with Strings sound like?
A lush blend of bebop improvisation and orchestral sophistication, where strings elevate Parker's melodic genius. Rooted in bebop.
What makes Charlie Parker with Strings by Charlie Parker notable?
This album is significant for its seamless fusion of jazz and classical elements, contributing to the broader acceptance of jazz within mainstream music. The original sessions received acclaim for their intricate arrangements and artistic ambition, influencing countless jazz musicians who sought to expand the genre's boundaries. 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.
Who is Charlie Parker with Strings for?
Charlie Parker with Strings works well if you're into steady melodic exploration throughout, lush orchestral warmth and depth and romantic ambiance for intimate evenings.
How many songs are on Charlie Parker with Strings?
Charlie Parker with Strings has 24 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Just Friends Standout 3:33
- 2 Everything Happens to Me 3:17
- 3 April in Paris Standout 3:08
- 4 Summertime Standout 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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