Firebird: Jazz Meets the Symphony No. 3
Lalo Schifrin · 1995
64 min · 9 tracks · classical music
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation with symphonic grandeur that celebrates the playful spirit of classic compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Birdland Start here — This track opens the album with an energetic arrangement that highlights Schifrin's skill in blending big band jazz with orchestral elements, setting a playful tone.
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Mission: Impossible / Take Five — Combining Schifrin's famous TV theme with Dave Brubeck's classic, this track exemplifies the seamless integration of two distinct yet complementary musical worlds.
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Charlie Parker: The Firebird (medley) — This ambitious medley pays homage to jazz legend Charlie Parker while infusing orchestral sophistication, showcasing Schifrin's deep respect for jazz history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with orchestral peaks
- vibrant improvisation and rich textures
- engaging medleys that surprise
- for reflective listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Innovative fusion of jazz and classical elements, showcasing a departure from traditional styles.
- Career context
- By 1995, Lalo Schifrin was an established composer and arranger, known for his work in film scoring and jazz. 'Firebird: Jazz Meets the Symphony No. 3' is a significant entry in his discography, coming after his acclaimed album 'Bach to the Blues' released in 1994, showcasing his ability to blend genres effectively.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Dave Brubeck
Tracklist
- 1 Birdland Start here 5:58
- 2 Vignettes of Fats Waller (medley) 13:12
- 3 Around the Day in Eighty Worlds 5:49
- 4 Mission: Impossible / Take Five 3:14
- 5 Eine Kleine Jazz Musik (A Little Jazz Music) 3:22
- 6 An American in Paris / Parisian Thoroughfare 6:53
- 7 It's You or No One 4:46
- 8 El Dorado 7:00
- 9 Charlie Parker: The Firebird (medley) 14:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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