Charlie Parker Discography

1937 (age 17)

Charlie Parker Solo

Charlie Parker, alto sax.

Kansas City, MO, early 1937

Honeysuckle RosePhilology (It) 214 W 5; Stash ST-CD-535
Body And Soul-

* Philology (It) 214 W 5   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 1   1990
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

1940 (age 20)

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Orville Minor, trumpet; Bob Gould, trombone, violin; John Jackson, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bob Mabane, tenor sax; Jay McShann, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Trocadero Ballroom, Wichita, KS, August 9, 1940

Jumping At The WoodsideStash ST-CD-542
I Got Rhythm-

* Stash ST-CD-542   Charlie Parker With Jay McShann And His Orchestra - Early Bird

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Orville Minor, trumpet; Bob Gould, trombone, violin; Charlie Parker, alto sax; William J. Scott, tenor sax; Jay McShann, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Trocadero Ballroom, Wichita, KS, November 30, 1940

I've Found A New BabySpotlite (E) SPJ 120; Onyx ORI 221; Stash ST-CD-542
Body And Soul-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 120   Jay McShann Orchestra Featuring Charlie Parker - Early Bird
* Onyx ORI 221   Charlie Parker First Recordings!
* Stash ST-CD-542   Charlie Parker With Jay McShann And His Orchestra - Early Bird

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Orville Minor, trumpet; Bob Gould, trombone, violin; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bob Mabane, tenor sax; Jay McShann, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Trocadero Ballroom, Wichita, KS, December 2, 1940

Honeysuckle RoseSpotlite (E) SPJ 120; Onyx ORI 221; Stash ST-CD-542
Lady Be Good-
Coquette-
Moten Swing-
Wichita Blues-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 120   Jay McShann Orchestra Featuring Charlie Parker - Early Bird
* Onyx ORI 221   Charlie Parker First Recordings!
* Stash ST-CD-542   Charlie Parker With Jay McShann And His Orchestra - Early Bird

1941

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Harold Bruce, Orville Minor, trumpet; Joe Taswell Baird, trombone; John Jackson, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Harold Ferguson, Bob Mabane, tenor sax; Jay McShann, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Walter Brown, vocal #2.

Dallas, TX, April 30, 1941

1. 93730-ASwingmatismDecca 8570; MCA 1338
2. 93731-AHootie BluesDecca 8559; MCA 1338
3. 93732-ADexter BluesDecca 8583; MCA 1338

* MCA 1338   Jay McShann - The Early Bird Charlie Parker, 1941-1943 - Jazz Heritage Series
* Decca 8570   Jay McShann - Swingmatism / Vine Street Boogie
* Decca 8559   Jay McShann - Hootie Blues / Confessin' The Blues
* Decca 8583   Jay McShann - Dexter Blues / Hold 'Em Hootie

Kansas City Band

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Efferge Ware, guitar; Little Phil Phillips, drums.

Vic Damon Studio, Kansas City, MO, September, 1941 and 1942

CherokeeStash ST-CD-535
My Heart Tells Me-
I've Found A New Baby-
Body And Soul-

* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

1942

Clark Monroe

unknown, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, sax; Al Tinney, piano; Ebenezer Paul, bass; unknown, drums; Clark Monroe, vocal.

Clark Monroe's Uptown House, NYC, January-March, 1942

CherokeeSpotlite (E) SPJ 120; Onyx ORI 221; Stash ST-CD-542

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 120   Jay McShann Orchestra Featuring Charlie Parker - Early Bird
* Onyx ORI 221   Charlie Parker First Recordings!
* Stash ST-CD-542   Charlie Parker With Jay McShann And His Orchestra - Early Bird

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Bob Merrill, Orville Minor, trumpet; Lawrence Anderson, Joe Taswell Baird, trombone; John Jackson, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Fred Culliver, Bob Mabane, tenor sax; James Coe, baritone sax; Jay McShann, piano; Leonard "Lucky" Enois, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Doc West, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal #2.

Savoy Ballroom, NYC, February 13, 1942

1.St. Louis MoodStash ST-CD-542
2.I've Got It Bad-
3.I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles-
4.Hootie Blues-
5.Swingmatism-
6.Love Don't Get You Nothing But The Blues-

* Stash ST-CD-542   Charlie Parker With Jay McShann And His Orchestra - Early Bird

Jay McShann And His Orchestra

Buddy Anderson, Bob Merrill, Orville Minor, trumpet; Lawrence Anderson, Joe Taswell Baird, trombone; John Jackson, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Fred Culliver, Bob Mabane, tenor sax; James Coe, baritone sax; Jay McShann, piano; Leonard "Lucky" Enois, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Doc West, drums; Walter Brown, vocal #1,3; Al Hibbler, vocal #2.

NYC, July 2, 1942

1. 70993-ALonely Boy BluesDecca 4387; MCA 1338
2. 70994-AGet Me On Your MindDecca 4418, ED 742; MCA 1338
3. 70995-AThe Jumpin' BluesDecca 4418; MCA 1338
4. 70996-ASepian BounceDecca 4387; MCA 1338

* MCA 1338   Jay McShann - The Early Bird Charlie Parker, 1941-1943 - Jazz Heritage Series
* Decca ED 742   Jay McShann - no info
* Decca 4387   Jay McShann - Lonely Boy Blues / Sepian Bounce
* Decca 4418; Coral 60034   Jay McShann - Get Me On Your Mind / The Jumpin' Blues

1943

Billy Eckstine's Jam Session

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.

Room 305 Of Savoy Hotel, Chicago, IL, February 15, 1943

Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1Stash ST-260, ST-CD-535
Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2-

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Billy Eckstine's Jam Session

Billy Eckstine, trumpet #1-3; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; unknown, sax #1,2; Hurley Ramey, guitar; Bob Redcross, brushes #1-3.

Room 305 Of Savoy Hotel, Chicago, IL, February 28, 1943

1.Three GuessesStash ST-260, ST-CD-535
2.Shoe WoogieStash ST-CD-535
3.Boggie WoogieStash ST-260, ST-CD-535
4.Body And SoulStash ST-CD-535

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Benny Goodman Trio And Quartet

Benny Goodman, clarinet, composer, leader; Charlie Parker, alto sax; and others.

Chicago, IL, February, 1943

AvalonStash ST-CD-535
China Boy-

* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Charlie Parker

unknown, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, bass.

Chicago, IL, February, 1943

IndianaStash ST-260, ST-CD-535
Lady Be GoodStash ST-CD-535

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Charlie Parker - Hazel Scott

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hazel Scott, piano.

Chicago, IL, 1943

Embraceable YouStash ST-260, ST-CD-535

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

1944

Tiny Grimes Quintette

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar, vocal; Jimmy Butts, bass, vocal; Doc West, drums.

WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, September 15, 1944

S5710-1Tiny's Tempo (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S5710-2Tiny's Tempo (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S5710-3Tiny's Tempo (orig.-take 3)Savoy 526, 541, 45-310, XP 8000, MG 9010, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S5711-1I'll Always Love You Just The Same (take 1)Savoy SJL 2208, S5J 5500
S5711-2I'll Always Love You Just The Same (take 2)Savoy 526, 567, 613, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S5712-1Romance Without Finance (take 1)Savoy SJL 2208, S5J 5500
S5712-2Romance Without Finance (take 2)Savoy S5J 5500
S5712-3Romance Without Finance (take 3)Savoy SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S5712-4Romance Without Finance (take 4)Savoy S5J 5500
S5712-5Romance Without Finance (take 5)Savoy 532, 613, MG 9022, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S5713-1Red Cross (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S5713-2Red Cross (orig.-take 2)Savoy 532, 541, 567, 45-300, XP 8000, MG 9000, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy SJL 2208   Various Artists - The Changing Face Of Harlem: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy MG 9022   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 1   1953
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy XP 8000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 1   1950
* Savoy 45-310   Charlie Parker - Milestones / Tiny's Tempo
* Savoy 45-300   Charlie Parker - Now's The Time / Red Cross
* Savoy 526   Tiny Grimes - Tiny's Tempo / I'll Always Love You Just The Same
* Savoy 541   Charlie Parker - Tiny's Tempo / Red Cross   1945
= Savoy 915, 45-600   -
* Savoy 567   Tiny Grimes - I'll Always Love You Just The Same / Charlie Parker - Red Cross
* Savoy 613   Tiny Grimes - I'll Always Love You Just The Same / Romance Without Finance   1946
= Savoy 925   Charlie Parker, Tiny Grimes - I'll Always Love You Just The Same / Romance Without Finance
* Savoy 532   Tiny Grimes - Romance Without Finance / Red Cross

1945

Clyde Hart's All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Trummy Young, trombone, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Mike Bryan, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Specs Powell, drums; Rubberlegs Williams, vocal #1-5.

NYC, January 4, 1945

1. W3301What's The Matter NowContinental 6013; Remington REP 84, R 1031; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Onyx ORI 221
2. W3302I Want Every Bit Of ItContinental 6020; Remington R 1031; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Onyx ORI 221
3. W3303That's The BluesContinental 6013; Remington R 1031; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Onyx ORI 221
4. W3304G.I. BluesRemington R 1031; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Onyx ORI 221
5. -G.I. Blues (as 4-F Blues)Continental 6020; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Onyx ORI 221
6. W3305Dream Of YouContinental 6060; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Remington LP 803
7. W3306Seventh AvenueContinental 6005; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Remington LP 803
8. W3307Sorta KindaContinental 6005; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D
9. W3308Ooh Ooh, My My, Ooh OohContinental 6060; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Remington LP 803

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D   Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945
* Onyx ORI 221   Charlie Parker First Recordings!
* Remington R 1031   Clyde Hart, Timme Rosenkrantz, Rubberlegs Williams - The Birth Of Bebop And Blues
* Remington REP 84   Clyde Hart - What's The Matter Now / no info
* Continental 6013   Clyde Hart - What's The Matter Now / That's The Blues
* Continental 6020   Clyde Hart - I Want Every Bit Of It / G.I. Blues
* Continental 6060   Clyde Hart - Dream Of You / Ooh Ooh, My My, Ooh Ooh
* Continental 6005   Clyde Hart - Seventh Avenue / Sorta Kinda
* Remington LP 803   no information

Clyde Bernhardt And His Kansas City Buddies

Clyde Bernhardt, trombone, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jay McShann, piano; probably Gene Ramey, bass; probably Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, January, 1945

Lay Your Habits DownMasters Of Jazz MJCD 104; Philology (It) W 849.2
Triflin' Woman Blues-
So Good This Mornin'-
Would You Do Me A Favor-

* Masters Of Jazz MJCD 104   Charlie Parker Vol. 3 - Young Bird 1945
* Philology (It) W 849.2   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 19

Cootie Williams And His Orchestra

Cootie Williams, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Arnold Jarvis, piano; Carl Pruitt, bass; Sylvester "Vess" Payne, drums.

radio broadcast, Savoy Ballroom, NYC, February 12, 1945

Floogie BooSpotlite (E) SPJ 150D

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D   Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945

Dizzy Gillespie Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Remo Palmieri, guitar; Slam Stewart, bass; Cozy Cole, drums.

NYC, February 28, 1945

G554A-1Groovin' HighGuild 1001; Musicraft 485, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030
G556All The Things You AreMusicraft 488, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030
G557Dizzy Atmosphere-

* Savoy MG 12020   Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie   1955
* Prestige P-24030   Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning   1973
* Musicraft MVSCD 53   Dizzy Gillespie - Shaw 'Nuff
* Guild 1001   Dizzy Gillespie - Blue 'N' Boogie / Groovin' High
* Musicraft 485   Dizzy Gillespie - Groovin' High / A Handfulla Gimme
* Musicraft 488   Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Atmosphere / All The Things You Are

Dizzy Gillespie And His All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Sidney Catlett, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal #3.

NYC, May 11, 1945

1. G565A-1Salt PeanutsGuild 1003; Musicraft 518, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030
2. G566A-1Shaw 'NuffGuild 1002; Musicraft MVSCD 53; Prestige P-24030
3. G567A-1Lover ManGuild 1002; Musicraft 499, MVSCD 53; Prestige P-24030
4. G568A-1Hot HouseGuild 1003; Musicraft 486, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030

* Savoy MG 12020   Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie   1955
* Prestige P-24030   Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning   1973
* Musicraft MVSCD 53   Dizzy Gillespie - Shaw 'Nuff
* Guild 1003   Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts / Hot House
* Musicraft 518   Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts / I Waited For You
* Guild 1002; Musicraft 354   Dizzy Gillespie - Lover Man / Shaw 'Nuff
* Musicraft 499   Sarah Vaughan, George Treadwell - I'm Through With Love / Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie - Lover Man
* Musicraft 486   Dizzy Gillespie - Blue 'N' Boogie / Hot House

Sarah Vaughan With Dizzy Gillespie Septet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat Jaffe, piano #1,3; Tadd Dameron, piano #2; Bill DeArango, guitar; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.

NYC, May 25, 1945

1. W3325What More Can A Woman DoContinental 6008; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D
2. W3326I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream-
3. W3327Mean To MeContinental 6024; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D   Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945
* Continental 6008   Sarah Vaughan - What More Can A Woman Do / I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream
* Continental 6024   Sarah Vaughan - Signing Off / Mean To Me

Charlie Parker Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Lincoln Square, NY, May 30, 1945

Sweet Georgia Brown (incomplete)Stash ST-260, ST-CD-535

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, PA, June 5, 1945

Blue 'N' Boogie (incomplete)Philology (It) W 847.2

* Philology (It) W 847.2   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 17

Red Norvo And His Selected Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Slam Stewart, bass; Specs Powell, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, June 6, 1945

T8-AHallelujahDial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 107, SPJ 127
T8-B-Dial unissued
T8-C--
T8-D--
T8-EHallelujah (as Sing Hallelujah!)Dial 1045; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105, SPJ 127
T8-FHallelujahComet T-6; Dial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 127
T9-AGet HappyDial unissued
T9-B-Dial 1035, LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 107, SPJ 127
T9-C-Dial unissued
T9-D-Comet T-7; Dial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 127

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Slam Stewart, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

T10-ASlam Slam Blues (as Bird's Blues)Dial 1045, LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 107, SPJ 127
T10-BSlam Slam BluesComet T-6; Dial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 107, SPJ 127
T11-ACongo BluesDial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 107, SPJ 127
T11-AACongo Blues (uncomplete take)Dial LP 903
T11-BCongo BluesDial 1035; Spotlite (E) SPJ 127
T11-BBCongo Blues (uncomplete take)Dial LP 903
T11-CCongo BluesComet T-7; Dial LP 903; Spotlite (E) SPJ 127

* Dial LP 903   Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session   1951
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 127   Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 105   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 5
* Dial 1045   Red Norvo - Bird's Blues / Sing Hallelujah!   1950
* Comet T-6   Red Norvo - Halleluliah / Slim Slam Blues
* Dial 1035   Red Norvo - Congo Blues / Get Happy   1949
* Comet T-7   Red Norvo - Get Happy / Congo Blues

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax #1,2,6,7; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums #1-5; Sid Catlett, drums #6,7.

Town Hall, NYC, June 22, 1945

1.IntroUptown UPCD 27.51
2.Bebop-
3.A Night In Tunisia-
4.Groovin' High-
5.Salt Peanuts-
6.Hot House-
7.52nd Street Theme-

* Uptown UPCD 27.51   Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945

Sir Charles Thompson And His All-Stars

Buck Clayton, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Danny Barker, guitar; Jimmy Butts, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

NYC, September 4, 1945

R1030Takin' OffApollo 757, LAP 103; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Vogue (F) LDAP 769; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
R1031If I Had You-
R103220th Century BluesApollo 759, LAP 103; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Vogue (F) LDAP 769
R1033The Street BeatApollo 759, LAP 103; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D; Vogue (F) LDAP 769; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D   Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945
* Vogue (F) LDAP 769   Sir Charles Thompson - The Fabulous Apollo Sessions
* Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128   Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - Young Dex 1944-1946
* Apollo LAP 103   Sir Charles Thompson And His All-Stars
= Vogue (E) LDE 032, (F) LD 038   Sir Charles Thompson - Sir Charles All Stars Featuring Charlie Parker
* Apollo 757   Sir Charles Thompson - Takin' Off / If I Had You   1946
= Swing (F) SW 385   -   1951
* Apollo 759   Sir Charles Thompson - 20th Century Blues / The Street Beat   1946
= Swing (F) SW 386   -   1951

Charlie Parker Rebeboppers / The Be Bop Boys

Miles Davis, trumpet #2-13; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sadik Hakim, piano #11-13; Dizzy Gillespie, piano #1-10,16, trumpet, piano #14,15; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945

1. S5849-1Warming Up A Riff (orig.-take 1)Savoy 945, 45-302, XP 8001, MG 9000, MG 12014, MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
2. S5850-1Billie's Bounce (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
3. S5850-2Billie's Bounce (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
4. S5850-3Billie's Bounce (new-take 3)-
5. S5850-4Billie's Bounce (new-take 4)-
6. S5850-5Billie's Bounce (orig.-take 5)Savoy 573, 45-304, XP 8000, MG 9001, MG 12009, MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
7. S5851-1Now's The Time (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
8. S5851-2Now's The Time (short-take 2)-
9. S5851-3Now's The Time (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
10. S5851-4Now's The Time (orig.-take 4)Savoy 573, 45-300, 45-4508, XP 8000, MG 9000, MG 12001, MG 12079, MG-12125, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
11. S5852-1Thriving On A Riff (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
12. S5852-2Thriving On A Riff (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
13. S5852-3Thriving On A Riff (orig.-take 3)Savoy 903, 945, 45-306, XP 8006, MG 9001, MG 12009, MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
14. S5853-1Ko-Ko (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
15. S5853-2Ko-Ko (orig.-take 2) (as Cocoa)Savoy 597, 45-311, 45-4508, XP 8001, XP 8097, MG 9000, MG 9034, MG 12014, MG 12079, MG-12126, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
16.Meandering (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 12079   The Charlie Parker Story   1956
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9034   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max   1954
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 1   1950
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8097   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 1   1953
* Savoy 45-302   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Buzzy
* Savoy 45-304   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Klaunstance
* Savoy 45-300   Charlie Parker - Now's The Time / Red Cross
* Savoy 45-4508   Charlie Parker - Now's The Time / Ko-Ko
* Savoy 45-306   Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff / Sippin' At Bells
* Savoy 45-311   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Marmaduke
* Savoy 945   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Thriving On A Riff
* Savoy 573   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Now's The Time   1945
= Savoy 918   Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie - Billie's Bounce / Now's The Time
* Savoy 903   The Be Bop Boys - Opus De Bop / Thriving On A Riff
* Savoy 597   Don Byas - How High The Moon / Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko   1946
= Savoy 916   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Don Byas - How High The Moon

Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker, alto sax; and others.

NYC, late 1945

52nd Street ThemePhilology (It) 214 W 18
Ornithology-
Embraceable You-
Dexterity-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Barbados-
All The Things You Are-

* Philology (It) 214 W 18   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 4   1990

Dizzy Gillespie And His Bebop Six

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman, announcer.

AFRS Jubilee, NBC Studios, Hollywood, CA, December 29, 1945

Dizzy AtmosphereSpotlite (E) SPJ 123; Klacto (E) MG 102; Stash ST-CD-535
Shaw 'NuffSpotlite (E) SPJ 123; Stash ST-CD-535
Groovin' High-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land
* Klacto (E) MG 102   Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Slim Gaillard And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jack McVea, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Slim Gaillard, piano, guitar, vocal; Bam Brown, bass, vocal; Zutty Singleton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, probably December 29, 1945

BTJ38-2Dizzy Boogie (take 2)Savoy XP 8097, MG 12014
BTJ39-2Flat Foot Floogie (orig.-take 2)-
BTJ40-2Popity Pop (orig.-take 1)Savoy XP 8098, MG 9034, MG 12014
BTJ41RESlim's Jam (new-take 2)-

* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 9034   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max   1954
* Savoy XP 8097   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 1   1953
* Savoy XP 8098   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 2   1953

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; and others.

probably NYC, 1945

Groovin' HighPhilology (It) 214 W 18

* Philology (It) 214 W 18   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 4   1990

1946

Dizzy Gillespie And His Rebop Six

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax, vocal; Luckey Tompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

WEAF radio broadcast, Billy Berg's Supper Club, Hollywood, CA, January 24, 1946

Salt PeanutsMeexa Discox 1776; Spotlite (E) SPJ 123; Phoenix Jazz LP 17

* Meexa Discox 1776   Charlie Parker - Rappin' With Bird
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land
* Phoenix Jazz LP 17   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land   1977

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Dizzy Gillespie, Al Killian, trumpet; Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mel Powell, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.

Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946

413 | 268Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1Mercury 11040, MG-35004; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VE-2-2518
414 | 269Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2Mercury 11039, MG-35004; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VE-2-2518

Al Killan, Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, alto sax; Lester Young, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.

241 | 260Blues For Norman Part 1Mercury 11073, MG-35003; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VE-2-2518
242 | 261Blues For Norman Part 2Mercury 11074, MG-35003; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VE-2-2518
243 | 262I Can't Get Started Part 1Mercury 11074, MG-35003; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VSP/VSPS-41, VE-2-2518
244 | 263I Can't Get Started Part 2Mercury 11073, MG-35003; Clef MG VOL.2; Verve VSP/VSPS-41, VE-2-2518
245 | 264Lady Be Good Part 1Mercury 11075, MGC-508; Verve MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2518
246 | 265Lady Be Good Part 2-
800 | 270After You've Gone Part 1Mercury 11041, MGC-508; Verve VE-2-2518
801 | 271After You've Gone Part 2-

* Clef MG VOL.2   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 2 (Formerly Vols. 2 And 3)   1955
= Verve MG VOL.2   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 2   1957
* Verve VE-2-2518   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Bird And Pres: The '46 Concerts   1977
* Verve VSP/VSPS-41   Lester Young At JATP   1966
* Mercury MGC-508   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - How High The Moon   1952
= Clef MGC-508; Mercury MGC-608   -   not released
= Clef MGC-608   -   1953
= Clef MG VOL.1   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 1 - How High The Moon   1955
= Verve MG VOL.1   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 1 - How High The Moon   1957
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Mercury MG-35004   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 3   1950
= Mercury MG VOL.3, MG VOL.3x45   -   1951
= Clef MG VOL.3   -   1953
* Mercury MG-35003   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 2   1950
= Mercury MG VOL.2, MG VOL.2x45   -   1951
= Clef MG VOL.2   -   1953
* Mercury 11040, 11040x45; Clef 11040, 11040x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Crazy Rhythm Part 2 / Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1
* Mercury 11039, 11039x45; Clef 11039, 11039x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Crazy Rhythm Part 1 / Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2
* Mercury 11073, 11073x45; Clef 11073, 11073x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Blues For Norman Part 1 / I Can't Get Started Part 2
* Mercury 11074, 11074x45; Clef 11074, 11074x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Blues For Norman Part 2 / I Can't Get Started Part 1
* Mercury 11075, 11075x45; Clef 11075, 11075x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Lady Be Good Parts 1 & 2
* Mercury 11041, 11041x45; Clef 11041, 11041x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - After You've Gone Parts 1 & 2

Tempo Jazz Men / Dizzy Gillespie Jazzmen

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; George Handy, piano; Arvin Garrison, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, CA, February 5, 1946

D1000Diggin' Diz (as Bongo Beep)Dial 1004 (alt. 1), 1004 (alt. 2), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101; Stash ST-CD-567

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 101   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 1
* Stash ST-CD-567   Charlie Parker - The Complete Dial Sessions
* Dial LP 207   Charlie Parker Vol. 4   1950
* Dial 1004 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Tempo Jazz Men - Diggin' Diz   1946+
* Dial 1004 (alt. 2)   Dizzy Gillespie - Confirmation / Diggin' Diz   1946+

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, piano; Red Callender, bass; Doc West, drums.

California, February, 1946

Lover Come Back To Me Part 1Stash ST-260, ST-CD-535
Lover Come Back To Me Part 2-

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Joe Albany, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.

Finale Club, Los Angeles, CA, early March, 1946

Blue 'N' BoogieSpotlite (E) SPJ 123
Anthropology-
Billie's Bounce-
Ornithology-
All The Things You Are-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land

Charlie Parker Septet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Arvin Garrison, guitar #4-11; Vic McMillan, bass; Roy Porter, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1946

1. D1010-1Moose The MoocheDial LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
2. D1010-2-Dial 1003 (alt. 1), 1003 (alt. 2), 1004, 1004 (alt. 1), 1004 (alt. 3), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
3. D1010-3-Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
4. D1011-1Yardbird SuiteDial LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
5. D1011-4-Dial 1003, 1003 (alt. 1), 1003 (alt. 2), 1004 (alt. 3), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
6. D1012-1OrnithologyDial LP 208; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
7. D1012-3Ornithology (as Bird Lore)Dial 1006, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
8. D1012-4OrnithologyDial 1002, LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
9. D1013-1A Night In Tunisia (excerpt) (as The Famous Alto Break)Dial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
10. D1013-4A Night In TunisiaDial LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
11. D1013-5-Dial 1002, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 101   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 1
* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Dial LP 201   Charlie Parker Vol. 1   1948
* Dial LP 208   Dodo Marmarosa Trio - Piano Moods   1950
* Dial 1003 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Yardbird Suite / Moose The Mooche   1946
* Dial 1003 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Yardbird Suite   1946+
* Dial 1004   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Tempo Jazz Men - When I Grow Too Old To   1946
= Dial no number   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949
* Dial 1004 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Tempo Jazz Men - Diggin' Diz   1946+
* Dial 1004 (alt. 3)   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Yardbird Suite   1946+
* Dial 1003   Tempo Jazz Men - 'Round About Midnight / Charlie Parker - Yardbird Suite   1946
= Dial no number   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949
* Dial 1006   Sonny Berman - Curbstone Scuffle / Charlie Parker - Bird Lore   1946
= Dial D-1   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz   1950
* Dial 1002   Charlie Parker - A Night In Tunisia / Ornithology   1946
= Dial no number   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949

Charlie Parker With The King Cole Trio

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax #1; Nat King Cole, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar #1; Johnny Miller, bass #1; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March-April, 1946

1.CherokeeSpotlite (E) SPJ 123
2.Ornithology-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Buck Clayton, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Willie Smith, alto sax #5-11; Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, tenor sax; Kenny Kersey, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar #5-11; Billy Hadnott, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Embassy Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1946

1. 1929 | 101JATP Blues Part 1Clef 101; Mercury 11003, MG-35007; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-43, VE-2-2518
2. 1930 | 102JATP Blues Part 2Clef 101; Mercury 11004, MG-35007; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-43, VE-2-2518
3. 1931 | 103JATP Blues Part 3Clef 102; Mercury 11005, MG-35007; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-43, VE-2-2518
4. 1932 | 104JATP Blues Part 4-
5. 135I Got Rhythm Part 1Clef unissued
6. 136I Got Rhythm Part 2-
7. 137I Got Rhythm Part 3-
8. 138I Got Rhythm Part 4-
9. 625I Got Rhythm Part 1Mercury 11084, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VE-2-2518
10. 626I Got Rhythm Part 2Mercury 11085, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VE-2-2518
11. 627I Got Rhythm Part 3Mercury 11086, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VE-2-2518
12. 1933 | 133Slow Drag Part 1Clef 103; Mercury 11004, MG-35007; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-41
13. 1934 | 134Slow Drag Part 2Clef 103; Mercury 11003, MG-35007; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-41
14. 142I Surrender, Dear Part 1Clef unissued
15. 143I Surrender, Dear Part 2-
16. 628I Surrender, Dear Part 1Mercury 11086, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-41
17. 629I Surrender, Dear Part 2Mercury 11085, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-41
18. 630I Surrender, Dear Part 3Mercury 11084, MG VOL.14; Clef MG VOL.4; Verve VSP/VSPS-41

* Clef MG VOL.4   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 4 (Formerly Vols. 6 And 14)   1955
= Verve MG VOL.4   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 4   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-23   Charlie Parker - Bird Wings   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-43   The Best Of JATP   1966
* Verve VE-2-2518   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Bird And Pres: The '46 Concerts   1977
* Verve VSP/VSPS-41   Lester Young At JATP   1966
* Mercury MG-35007   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 6   1950
= Mercury MG VOL.6, MG VOL.6x45   -   1951
= Clef MG VOL.6   -   1953
* Mercury MG VOL.14, MG VOL.14x45   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 14   1951
= Clef MG VOL.14   -   1953
* Clef 101   Jazz At The Philharmonic - JATP Blues Parts 1 & 2
* Mercury 11003, 11003x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - JATP Blues Part 1 / Slow Drag Part 2   1950
= Clef 11003, 11003x45   -   1953
* Mercury 11004, 11004x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - JATP Blues Part 2 / Slow Drag Part 1   1950
= Clef 11004, 11004x45   -   1953
* Clef 102   Jazz At The Philharmonic - JATP Blues Parts 3 & 4
* Mercury 11005, 11005x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - JATP Blues Parts 3 & 4   1950
= Clef 11005, 11005x45   -   1953
* Mercury 11084, 11084x45; Clef 11084, 11084x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - I Got Rhythm Part 1 / I Surrender, Dear Part 3
* Mercury 11085, 11085x45; Clef 11085, 11085x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - I Got Rhythm Part 2 / I Surrender, Dear Part 2
* Mercury 11086, 11086x45; Clef 11086, 11086x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - I Got Rhythm Part 3 / I Surrender, Dear Part 1
* Clef 103   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Slow Drag Parts 1 & 2

Charlie Parker Quintet

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jimmy Bunn, piano; Bob Kesterson, bass; Roy Porter, drums.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 29, 1946

D1021-AMax Making WaxDial LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
D1022-ALover ManDial 1007, LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101
D1023-AThe GypsyDial 1043, LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 101   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 1
* Dial LP 201   Charlie Parker Vol. 1   1948
* Dial 1007   Howard McGhee - Be-Bop / Charlie Parker - Lover Man   1946
= Dial D-1   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz   1950
* Dial 1043   Charlie Parker - Drifting On A Reed / The Gypsy   1950

Howard McGhee Quintet

same session.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 29, 1946

D1024-ADizzy's Fingers (as Be-Bop)Dial 1007, LP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 101; Stash ST-CD-23

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 101   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 1
* Stash ST-CD-23   Charlie Parker - The Legendary Dial Sessions Vol. 1
* Dial LP 201   Charlie Parker Vol. 1   1948
* Dial 1007   Howard McGhee - Be-Bop / Charlie Parker - Lover Man   1946
= Dial D-1   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz   1950

1947

Charlie Parker Septet

Melvyn Broiles, Howard McGhee, Shorty Rogers, trumpet #5; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums.

Chuck Copely's home, Hollywood, CA, February 1, 1947

1.Blues I (as On The Sofa)Stash ST-CD-25
2.Blues II (as Kopely Plaza Blues)-
3. D901Lullaby In Rhythm ISpotlite (E) SPJ 107; Stash ST-CD-25
4. D902Lullaby In Rhythm II-
5.Yardbird Suite (incomplete)-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm
* Stash ST-CD-25   Charlie Parker - The Legendary Dial Masters Vol. 2

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums.

Chuck Copely's home, Hollywood, CA, February 1, 1947

K903Home Cooking IIIDial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
K904Home Cooking II-
K905Home Cooking I-

* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 103   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 3

Charlie Parker Quartet With Earl Coleman

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Erroll Garner, piano; Red Callender, bass; Harold "Doc" West, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 19, 1947

D1051-CThis Is AlwaysDial 1015 (alt. 3), 1019, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1051-D-Dial LP 202; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1052-ADark ShadowsDial LP 202, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1052-B-Dial LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1052-C-Dial 1014, 1014 (alt. 1), 1014 (alt. 2); Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1052-D-Spotlite (E) SPJ 102

* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 102   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 2
* Dial LP 901   Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues   1950
* Dial LP 202   Charlie Parker Vol. 2   1949
* Dial 1015 (alt. 3)   Charlie Parker - This Is Always / Quasimado   1948+
* Dial 1019   Charlie Parker - Dewey Square / Charlie Parker, Earl Coleman - This Is Always   1947
* Dial 1014   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1947
* Dial 1014 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1947+
* Dial 1014 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1949

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Erroll Garner, piano; Red Callender, bass; Harold "Doc" West, drums.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 19, 1947

D1053-ABird's NestDial 1014 (alt. 2), 1015, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1053-B-Dial 1014 (alt. 1), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1053-C-Dial 1014, 1015 (alt. 1), LP 202; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1054-ACool Blues (as Hot Blues) (as Ornithology)Dial LP 202, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1054-BCool Blues (as Blowtop Blues)Dial LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1054-CCool BluesDial 1015, LP 202, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102
D1054-CC-Dial 1015 (alt. 1), 1015 (alt. 2)
D1054-D-Dial LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 102

* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 102   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 2
* Dial LP 901   Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues   1950
* Dial LP 202   Charlie Parker Vol. 2   1949
* Dial 1014 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1949
* Dial 1015   Charlie Parker - Cool Blues / Bird's Nest   1948
* Dial 1014 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1947+
* Dial 1014   Charlie Parker - Bird's Nest / Dark Shadows   1947
* Dial 1015 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Cool Blues / Bird's Nest   1948+
* Dial 1015 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Cool Blues / Quasimado   1948+

Charlie Parker's New Stars

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1947

D1071-ARelaxin' At CamarilloDial 1030, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1071-C-Dial 1012; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1071-D-Dial LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1071-E-Dial LP 202, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1072-ACheersDial LP 202; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1072-B-Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1072-C--
D1072-D-Dial 1013, 1013 (alt.); Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1073-ACarvin' The BirdDial 1013 (alt.), LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1073-B-Dial 1013, LP 202, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103
D1074-AStupendousDial 1022, 1022 (alt.), 1030; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103; Jazztone (Eu) J-1245
D1074-B-Dial LP 202; Spotlite (E) SPJ 103

* Dial LP 901   Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues   1950
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 103   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 3
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Dial LP 202   Charlie Parker Vol. 2   1949
* Dial 1030   Charlie Parker - Relaxin' At Camarillo / Stupendous   1948
* Dial 1012   Charlie Parker - Relaxin' At Camarillo / The Mad Monks - Blue Serge   1947
* Dial 1013   Charlie Parker - Cheers / Carving The Bird   1947
* Dial 1013 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Cheers / Carving The Bird   1949
* Dial 1022   Charlie Parker - Stupendous / Dexter Gordon - Bikini   1948
= Dial D-2   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz Volume Two   1950
* Dial 1022 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Stupendous / Serge Chaloff, Ralph Burns - Blue Serge   1948+

Howard McGhee Quintet

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Roy Porter, drums.

Hi-De-Ho Club, Los Angeles, CA, March 9, 1947

Dee Dee's Dance ISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
Dee Dee's Dance II-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, May 8, 1947

S3420-1Donna Lee (new-take 1)Savoy SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3420-2Donna Lee (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3420-3Donna Lee (new-take 3)-
S3420-4Donna Lee (new-take 4)Savoy 45-312, MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3420-5Donna Lee (orig.-take 3)Savoy 652, XP 8001, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3421-1Chasin' The Bird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3421-2Chasin' The Bird (short-take 2)Savoy SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3421-3Chasin' The Bird (new-take 3)Savoy 45-301, MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3421-4Chasin' The Bird (short-take 4)Savoy 977, XP 8002, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3422-1Cheryl (short-take 1)Savoy 952, MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3422-2Cheryl (orig.-take 2)Savoy 45-301, XP 8003, MG 9001, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3423-1Buzzy (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3423-2Buzzy (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3423-3Buzzy (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3423-4Buzzy (short-take 4)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
S3423-5Buzzy (orig.-take)Savoy 652, 45-302, XP 8002, MG 9001, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8002   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 3
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy 45-312   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Steeplechase
* Savoy 45-301   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Cheryl
* Savoy 45-302   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Buzzy
* Savoy 652   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Buzzy   1947
= Savoy 928   -
* Savoy 977   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps   1947
* Savoy 952   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Cheryl

Miles Davis' All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, August 14, 1947

S3440-1Milestones (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-310, S5J 5500
S3440-2Milestones (new-take 2)Savoy 934, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3440-3Milestones (orig.-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3441-1Little Willie Leaps (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3441-2Little Willie Leaps (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3441-3Little Willie Leaps (orig.-take 3)Savoy 977, 45-305, 45-4507, XP 8006, XP 8098, MG 9001, MG 9034, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3442-1Half Nelson (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3442-2Half Nelson (orig.-take 2)Savoy 951, 45-303, 45-4507, XP 8005, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3443-1Sippin' At Bells (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3443-2Sippin' At Bells (orig.-take 2)Savoy 934, 45-306, XP 8004, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3443-3Sippin' At Bells (short-take 3)Savoy S5J 5500
S3443-4Sippin' At Bells (new-take 4)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500

* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9034   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max   1954
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8098   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 2   1953
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy 45-310   Charlie Parker - Milestones / Tiny's Tempo
* Savoy 45-305   Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps / Another Hair Do
* Savoy 45-4507   Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps / Half Nelson
* Savoy 45-303   Charlie Parker - Half Nelson / Merry-Go-Round
* Savoy 45-306   Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff / Sippin' At Bells
* Savoy 934   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis - Milestones / Sippin' At Bells   1947
* Savoy 977   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps   1947
* Savoy 951   Fats Navarro, Leo Parker - Goin' To Minton's / Miles Davis, Charlie Parker - Half Nelson

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Bruce Elliott, Barry Ulanov, announcer.

radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, September 13, 1947

Ko-Ko ISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
Hot House-
Fine And Dandy-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carl Caruso, announcer.

radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, September 20, 1947

Ko-Ko IISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Tiger RagSpotlite (E) SPJ 107; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1
52nd Street ThemeSpotlite (E) SPJ 107

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Joe Harris, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 29, 1947

13000A Night In Tunisia Part 1Black Deuce unnumbered; Birdland BLP 425; Savoy Jazz SJL 1177; Roost RLP 2234, RLP 2257; Vogue (E) LAE 12252, (F) DP 08; Charlie Parker CP 512; Natural Organic 7000
13001A Night In Tunisia Part 2-
13002Dizzy AtmosphereBlack Deuce unnumbered; Birdland BLP 425; Savoy Jazz SJL 1177; Roost RLP 2234, RLP 2257; Vogue (E) LAE 12252, (F) DP 08; Mode (F) MDINT 9161; Natural Organic 7000
13003Groovin' High Part 1Black Deuce unnumbered; Birdland BLP 425; Savoy Jazz SJL 1177; Roost RLP 2234, RLP 2257; Vogue (E) LAE 12252, (F) DP 08; Charlie Parker CP 512; Natural Organic 7000
13004Groovin' High Part 2-
13005Confirmation (as Riff Warmer)Black Deuce unnumbered; Birdland BLP 425; Savoy 45-308, XP 8005, MG 9011, Jazz SJL 1177; Roost RLP 2234, RLP 2257; Vogue (E) LAE 12252, (F) DP 08; Natural Organic 7000
Ko-KoSavoy Jazz SJL 1177; Natural Organic 7000

* Savoy Jazz SJL 1177   Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie - BeBop's Heartbeat   1987
* Roost RLP 2234   Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Diz 'N' Bird In Concert
* Roost RLP 2257   The World Of Charlie Parker
* Vogue (E) LAE 12252   Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Diz 'N' Bird In Concert   1961
* Vogue (F) DP 08   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie - 3 Geants Du Jazz   1971
* Charlie Parker CP 512   Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie - Bird And Diz   1983
* Natural Organic 7000   Various Artists - It Happened One Night
* Mode (F) MDINT 9161   Various Artists - Lullabies Of Birdland
* Birdland BLP 425   A Night At Carnegie Hall With Charlie Parker And Dizzy Gillespie
* Savoy MG 9011   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 4   1952
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy 45-308   Charlie Parker - Barbados / Riff Warmer
* Black Deuce unnumbered   Dizzy Gillespie - A Night In Tunisia Parts 1 & 2
* Black Deuce unnumbered   Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Atmosphere / Confirmation
* Black Deuce unnumbered   Dizzy Gillespie - Groovin' High Parts 1 & 2

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, October 28, 1947

D1101-ADexterityDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1101-B-Dial 1032, 1032 (alt.), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1102-ABongo BopDial 1024, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1102-B-Dial 1024 (alt. 1), LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-ADewey Square (as Air Conditioning) (as Prezology)Dial 1056, LP 210; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-BDewey SquareDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-C-Dial 1019, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1104-AThe HymnDial 1056, 1056 (alt. 1), 1056 (alt. 2), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1104-BThe Hymn (as Superman)Dial LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-ABird Of ParadiseDial 1032, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-B-Dial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-C-Dial 1032 (alt.), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1106-AEmbraceable YouDial 1024 (alt. 1), LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1106-BEmbraceable You (as Embraceable)Dial 1024, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 104   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 4
* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Dial LP 901   Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues   1950
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial LP 210   Swinging With The Woody Herman Woodchoppers   1950
* Dial LP 212   Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets   1952
* Dial 1032   Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise / Dexterity   1949
* Dial 1032 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise / Dexterity   1949+
* Dial 1024   Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop / Embraceable You   1948
* Dial 1024 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop / Embraceable You   1948+
* Dial 1056   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Air Conditioning   1950
* Dial 1019   Charlie Parker - Dewey Square / Charlie Parker, Earl Coleman - This Is Always   1947
* Dial 1056 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Giant Swing   1950+
* Dial 1056 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Superman / Prezology   1950+

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

WOR Studios, NYC, November 4, 1947

D1111-CBird FeathersDial 1058, LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1112-AKlactoveedsedsteneDial 1040, LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1112-B-Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1113-BScrapple From The AppleDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1113-C-Dial 1021, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1114-AMy Old Flame (as Blue Lamp)Dial 1058, 1058 (alt.), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-AOut Of NowhereDial LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-BOut Of Nowhere (as Nowhere)Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-COut Of NowhereSpotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1116-ADon't Blame MeDial 1021, LP 203, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 105   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 5
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 207   Charlie Parker Vol. 4   1950
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial 1058   Charlie Parker - My Old Flame / Bird Feathers   1950
* Dial 1040   Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene / Charlie's Wig   1949
* Dial 1021   Charlie Parker - Scrapple From The Apple / Don't Blame Me   1948
= Dial D-2   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz Volume Two   1950
* Dial 1058 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp / Habanera Mambobop   1950+

Barry Ulanov And His All Star Metronome Jazzmen

Fats Navarro, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet #1,4-6; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Allen Eager, tenor sax #1,4-6; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Bruce Elliott, Barry Ulanov, announcer.

radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, November 8, 1947

1.52nd Street ThemeSpotlite (E) SPJ 108
2.Donna Lee-
3.Hot House (as Fats Flats)-
4.Groovin' High-
5.Ko-Ko-
6.Anthropology-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 108; Zim ZM-1002   Various Artists - Anthropology

The Lost Milton H. Green Home Recordings

Allen Eager, alto sax #1, tenor sax #2,3; Charlie Parker, tenor sax #1, alto sax #2,3; Bud Powell, piano; Specs Goldberg, bass; Max Roach, drums #1; Morty Yoss, drums #2; unknown, drums #3.

Milton H. Greene's photography studio, 480 Lexington Ave., NYC, late 1947

1.Swapping HornsUptown UPCD 27.49
2.All The Things You Are-
3.Original Horns-

* Uptown UPCD 27.49   Allen Eager - In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee 1947-1953

Original Charlie Parker Quintet With J.J. Johnson

Miles Davis, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, December 17, 1947

D1151-BDrifting On A Reed (as Giant Swing)Dial 1056 (alt. 1), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1151-DDrifting On A ReedDial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1151-EDrifting On A Reed (as Prezology) (as Air Conditioning)Dial 1043, 1056 (alt. 2), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1152-AQuasimadoDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1152-B-Dial 1015 (alt. 2), 1015 (alt. 3), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-BCharlie's WigDial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-D-Dial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-E-Dial 1040, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1154-BBongo Beep (as Dexterity)Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1154-CBongo Beep (as Habanera Mambobop) (as Bird Feathers)Dial 1058 (alt.), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-ACrazeology (excerpt)Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-ABXCrazeology II - 3 Ways Of Playing A ChorusDial 1034, 1034 (alt.)
D1155-BCrazeology (excerpt)Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-CCrazeologyDial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-D-Dial 1055; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-DDD-Dial 1034, LP 207
D1156-AHow Deep Is The Ocean (as How Deep)Dial 1055, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1156-BHow Deep Is The OceanDial LP 211; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106

* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 106   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 6
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 207   Charlie Parker Vol. 4   1950
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial LP 211   James Moody, Charlie Parker, Wardell Gray, Dexter Gordon, Serge Chaloff, Don Byas - Mr. Saxophone...?
* Dial 1056 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Giant Swing   1950+
* Dial 1043   Charlie Parker - Drifting On A Reed / The Gypsy   1950
* Dial 1056 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Superman / Prezology   1950+
* Dial 1015 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Cool Blues / Quasimado   1948+
* Dial 1015 (alt. 3)   Charlie Parker - This Is Always / Quasimado   1948+
* Dial 1040   Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene / Charlie's Wig   1949
* Dial 1058 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp / Habanera Mambobop   1950+
* Dial 1034   Charlie Parker - Crazeology / Crazeology II - 3 Ways Of Playing A Chorus   1949
* Dial 1034 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Crazeology II / Jean Germain - The Chase   1949+
* Dial 1055   Charlie Parker - How Deep Is The Ocean / Crazeology   1950

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

United Sound Systems, Detroit, MI, December 21, 1947

D830-1Another Hair Do (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
D830-2Another Hair Do (short-take 2)-
D830-3Another Hair Do (orig.-take 3)Savoy 961, 45-305, XP 8002, MG 9001, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
D830-4Another Hair Do (orig.-take)Savoy S5J 5500
D831-1Bluebird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
D831-2Bluebird (take 2)Savoy S5J 5500
D831-3Bluebird (orig.-take 3)Savoy 961, 45-307, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
D832-1Klaunstance (orig.-take 1)Savoy 967, 45-304, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
D833-1Bird Gets The Worm (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
D833-2Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 2)Savoy S5J 5500
D833-3Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 3)Savoy 952, 45-309, XP 8002, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500; Metronome (Swd) B 511

* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy XP 8002   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 3
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy 45-305   Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps / Another Hair Do
* Savoy 45-307   Charlie Parker - Bluebird / Parker's Mood
* Savoy 45-304   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Klaunstance
* Savoy 45-309   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Perhaps
* Savoy 961   Charlie Parker - Another Hair Do / Bluebird
* Savoy 967   Charlie Parker - Klaunstance / Stan Getz - Slow
* Savoy 952   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Cheryl
* Metronome (Swd) B 511   James Moody - Dexterious / Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm   1949

Charlie Parker Overdubbed On Neal Hefti's Orchestra

Doug Mettome, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Vincent Jacobs, French horn; John LaPorta, clarinet; Sonny Salad, Murray Williams, alto sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax #1; Pete Mondello, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Manny Albam, baritone sax; Manny Fidler, Sid Harris, Sam Kaplan, Harry Katzman, Gene Orloff, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Nat Nathanson, Fred Ruzilla, viola; Joe Benaventi, cello; Tony Aless, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Diego Ibarra, congas, bongos; Neal Hefti, arranger, conductor.

NYC, December, 1947 and fall 1948

1. 2071-5 | 62VK205RepetitionMercury Jazz Scene; Clef MGC-4007; Verve VK-102, MGV-8001, VE-2-2501
2. 2072RhumbacitoMercury Jazz Scene; Clef MGC-4007

* Clef MGC-4007   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1953
= Clef MGC-674   -   1955
= Verve MGV-8060   -   1957
= ARS G-419   Various Artists - Jazz Scene   1950s
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Mercury Jazz Scene   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1950
= Clef MG VOL.1   -   1953
* Verve VK-102   Charlie Parker - Just Friends / Repetition   1962

1948

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #4.

Three Deuces, NYC, March 31, 1948

1.52nd Street Theme ISpotlite (E) SPJ 141
2.Dizzy Atmosphere-
3.My Old Flame-
4.All The Things You Are-
5.Half Nelson-
6.52nd Street Theme II-
7.Drifting On A Reed (aka Big Foot)-
8.52nd Street Theme III-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 141   Gene Roland Band Featuring Charlie Parker - The Band That Never Was

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March, 1948

The Way You Look TonightPhilology (It) 214 W 29
A Night In Tunisia-
Groovin' High-

* Philology (It) 214 W 29   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 6   1990

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal.

Onyx Club, NYC, July 6, 1948

52nd Street Theme IDebut (D) DEP 38; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
Shaw 'Nuff-
Out Of Nowhere I-
Hot House-
This Time The Dream's On Me I-
A Night In TunisiaDebut (D) DEP 39; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
My Old Flame-
52nd Street ThemeDebut (D) DEP 39; Prestige PRST-24009
The Way You Look TonightDebut (D) DEP 39; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
Out Of Nowhere IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PRST-24009
Chasin' The BirdDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
This Time The Dream's On Me IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PRST-24009
Dizzy AtmosphereDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
How High The MoonJazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
52nd Street Theme IIPrestige PRST-24009

* Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Original Jazz Classics OJC-114, OJCCD-114-2   Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St.
= Fantasy LP 6011, LP 86011   -   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6061   -   1969
* Prestige PRST-24009   Charlie Parker   1972
* Debut (D) DEP 38   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 39   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 40   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 3   1958

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, September 4, 1948

Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony Sid TorinSavoy ZDS 4411
Symphony Sid Talking-
52nd Street ThemeSavoy SAVOY 12186; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Koko (aka Ko-Ko)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4411
52nd Street Theme, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances 1948-1949 Vol. 2 Of 14 Volumes   1973
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3001   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-2   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3001-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances Vol. 2   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3001   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 2   2005+
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet #1-11; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 18, 1948

1. B900-1Barbados (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
2. B900-2Barbados (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
3. B900-3Barbados (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
4. B900-4Barbados (orig.-take 4)Savoy 936, 45-308, XP 8003, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
5. B901-1Ah-Leu-Cha (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
6. B901-2Ah-Leu-Cha (orig.-take 2)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8005, MG 9011, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
7. B902-1Constellation (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
8. B902-2Constellation (short-take 2)-
9. B902-3Constellation (short-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
10. B902-4Constellation (orig.-take 4)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
11. B902-5Constellation (take 5)Savoy S5J 5500
12. B903-1Parker's Mood (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
13. B903-2Parker's Mood (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
14. B903-3Parker's Mood (orig.-take 3)Savoy 936, 45-307, XP 8001, MG 9010, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
15. B903-4Parker's Mood (take 4)Savoy S5J 5500
16. B903-5Parker's Mood (take 5)-

* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 9011   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 4   1952
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy 45-308   Charlie Parker - Barbados / Riff Warmer
* Savoy 45-313   Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha / Constellation
* Savoy 45-307   Charlie Parker - Bluebird / Parker's Mood
* Savoy 936   Charlie Parker - Parker's Mood / Barbados
* Savoy 939   Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha / Constellation

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 24, 1948

B908-1Perhaps (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12014, S5J 5500
B908-2Perhaps (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
B908-3Perhaps (new-take 3)-
B908-4Perhaps (short-take 4)Savoy S5J 5500
B908-5Perhaps (new-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B908-6Perhaps (orig.-take 6)Savoy 45-309, MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
B908-7Perhaps (orig.-master)Savoy 938, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B909-1Marmaduke (short-take 1)Savoy S5J 5500
B909-2Marmaduke (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B909-3Marmaduke (short-take 3)Savoy S5J 5500
B909-4Marmaduke (new-take 4)-
B909-5Marmaduke (short-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B909-6Marmaduke (orig.-take 6)Savoy 45-311, MG 12001
B909-7Marmaduke (orig.-take 7)Savoy MG 12001
B909-8Marmaduke (orig.-take 8)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107
B909-9Marmaduke (take 9)Savoy S5J 5500
B909-10Marmaduke (take 10)-
B909-11Marmaduke (take 11)Savoy 938, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B910-1Steeplechase (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-312, S5J 5500
B910-2Steeplechase (take 2)Savoy 937, XP 8005, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B911-1Merry-Go-Round (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B911-2Merry-Go-Round (orig.-take 2)Savoy 937, 45-303, XP 8004, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy MG 9011   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 4   1952
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy 45-309   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Perhaps
* Savoy 45-311   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Marmaduke
* Savoy 45-312   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Steeplechase
* Savoy 45-303   Charlie Parker - Half Nelson / Merry-Go-Round
* Savoy 938   Charlie Parker - Marmaduke / Perhaps
* Savoy 937   Charlie Parker - Steeplechase / Merry-Go-Round

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Three Deuces, NYC, fall 1948

Big FootPhilology (It) 214 W 5
52nd Street Theme-
How High The Moon-
52nd Street Theme (Short Version)-
OrnithologyPhilology (It) 214 W 19

same session.

IndianaPhilology (It) 214 W 5
Out Of Nowhere-
Fine And Dandy-
All The Things You Are-

* Philology (It) 214 W 5   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 1   1990
* Philology (It) 214 W 19   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 5   1990

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 11, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
F2504/F2505Groovin' HighBop (F) BP 3; Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony Sid, Charlie Parker-talksSavoy ZDS 4411
Big Foot (a/k/a Air Conditioning, Drifting On A Reed)Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Ornithology (as Thriving On From A Riff)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988
* Bop (F) BP 3   Charlie Parker - Groovin' High I & II   1948+

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Art Ford, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 12, 1948

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Hot HouseSavoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Salt PeanutsEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 18, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Chasin' The Bird-
Announcer-Symphony Sid-
Out Of NowhereEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
How High The MoonEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411

* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Machito And His Orchestra

Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; Gene Johnson, Charlie Parker, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, arranger, conductor.

NYC, December 20, 1948

2155-2 | 301-2No Noise Part 2Mercury 11012, MGC-511; Verve MGV-2032, VE-2-2522
2157-1 | 303Mango MangueMercury 11017, MGC-511; Verve MGV-8000, VE-2-2522

* Verve MGV-2032   Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz   1956
* Verve VE-2-2522   Machito/Chico O'Farrill/Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Afro-Cuban Jazz   1977
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-511   Machito Jazz With Flip + Bird   1952
= Clef MGC-511   -   1954
* Mercury 11012; Clef 11012   Charlie Parker, Flip Phillips, Machito - No Noise Parts 1 & 2
* Mercury 11017; Clef 11017   Charlie Parker, Machito - Mango Mangue / Okie Doke

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 25, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / Jingle Bells, Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Half NelsonESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
White ChristmasESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Little Willie LeapsESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
52nd Street ThemeSavoy ZDS 4412

* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 1, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / Auld Lang Syne, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4412
Bebop (aka Be-Bop)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
OrnithologyESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Groovin' HighESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcers-Symphony Sid, Charlie ParkerSavoy ZDS 4412
East Of The Sun & West Of The Moon (aka East Of The Sun)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
CherylESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412

* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances 1948-1949 Vol. 2 Of 14 Volumes   1973
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3001   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-2   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3001-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances Vol. 2   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3001   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 2   2005+
* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

Metronome All-Star Bands

Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Ernie Caceres, baritone sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, January 3, 1949

D9VB0021-1Overtime (shorter take)RCA Victor 20-3361; RCA Camden CAL-426; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
D9VC0021-2Overtime (longer take)RCA Victor LPT-3046, LPV-519; RCA Camden CAL-426; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
D9VC0022-3Victory Ball (longer take)-
D9VB0022-2Victory Ball (alternate take)RCA Camden CAL-339

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

D9VB0022-1Victory Ball (shorter take)RCA Victor 20-3361, LEJ-10; RCA Camden CAL-426; Bluebird 07863-66528-2

* RCA Camden CAL-426   The Metronome All-Star Bands   1958
= RCA Camden (E) CDN-112   -
* RCA Victor LPV-519   Various Artists - The Be-Bop Era   1965
* RCA Camden CAL-339   Various Artists - Great Jazz Reeds   1958
* Bluebird 07863-66528-2   Dizzy Gillespie - The Complete RCA Victor Recordings   1995
* RCA Victor LPT-3046   Various Artists - Crazy... And Cool
* RCA Victor LEJ-10   Various Artists - The RCA Victor Encyclopedia Of Recorded Jazz, Album 10 Of 12 Great Albums - "Ori To Rus"
* RCA Victor 20-3361; His Master's Voice (E) B 9818   Metronome All-Star Bands - Overtime / Victory Ball

Charlie Parker All Stars / Royal Roost All Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, Curly Russell, bass; Joe Harris, Shelly Manne, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 8, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4412
How High The Moon-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 15, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Be-Bop-
Announcer-
Hot House-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 22, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Oop Bop Sh'bam-
Announcer-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 29, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Groovin' High-
Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Machito And His Orchestra

Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; Gene Johnson, Charlie Parker, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, arranger, conductor.

NYC, January, 1949

2171-1 | 298-1OkiedokeMercury 11017, MGC-511; Verve MGV-8000, VE-2-2522

* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2522   Machito/Chico O'Farrill/Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Afro-Cuban Jazz   1977
* Mercury MGC-511   Machito Jazz With Flip + Bird   1952
= Clef MGC-511   -   1954
* Mercury 11017; Clef 11017   Charlie Parker, Machito - Mango Mangue / Okie Doke

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Barbados-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

NYC, February 10, 1949

2081-5The BirdMercury Jazz Scene; Clef MGC-4007; Verve MGV-8001, VE-2-2501

* Clef MGC-4007   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1953
= Clef MGC-674   -   1955
= Verve MGV-8060   -   1957
= ARS G-419   Various Artists - Jazz Scene   1950s
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Mercury Jazz Scene   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1950
= Clef MG VOL.1   -   1953

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, February 11 or November 2, 1949

Norman Granz IntroductionPablo PACD-5311-2
Leap Here-
(Back Home Again In) Indiana-
Lover Come Back To Me-

* Pablo PACD-5311-2   J.A.T.P. At Carnegie Hall 1949   2002

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
BarbadosSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Be-BopSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer, At Conclusion Sid Is Heard Briefly With Dinah WashingtonSavoy ZDS 4413

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988
* Savoy SVY 17028   Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 19, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Groovin' HighSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
ConfirmationSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Salt PeanutsSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Commercial Break #1-
Commercial Break #2-

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Sextet

Shorty Sherock, trumpet #3,4; Sidney Bechet, soprano sax #4; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Joe Bushkin, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; George Wettling, drums.

WPIX TV Studios, NYC, February 21, 1949

1.Now's The TimeStash ST-CD-21
2.Lover-
3.I Can't Get Started-
4.Blues Jam #1-

* Stash ST-CD-21   Charlie Parker - Rara Avis Avis, Rare Bird

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 26, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Half NelsonSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Night In TunisiaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Deedle-
Introductions By Dave Lambert & Buddy Stewart-
What's This-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.

NYC, February-March, 1949

2542 | 292-3CardboardNorgran MGN-1035; Verve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2543-2 | 293-4VisaMercury 11022, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501

* Norgran MGN-1035   Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax   1955
= Verve MGV-8126   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, Max Kaminsky, trumpet #2,3; Will Bradley, Kai Winding, trombone #2,3; Joe Marsala, clarinet #2,3; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Mike Caluccio, piano; Joe Sullivan, piano #2,3; unknown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Specs Powell, drums #2,3; Ann Hathaway, vocal #2.

television broadcast, Adventures In Jazz, CBS TV Studios, NYC, March 4, 1949

1.AnthropologyStash ST-CD-21
2.I Get A Kick Out Of You-
3.Big Foot (as Blues Jam #2)-

* Stash ST-CD-21   Charlie Parker - Rara Avis Avis, Rare Bird

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Cheryl-
Announcer-
Anthropology-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-
Hurry Home-
Deedle-
Royal Roost Bop (All The Things You Are)-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #2; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC, March 5, 1949

1.BarbadosJazz Showcase JS 5003
2.Anthropology-

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
CherylSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Introduction By Charlie ParkerSavoy ZDS 4414
On A Slow Boat To ChinaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Chasin' The BirdSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4414

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1949

2755-5 | 294-3SegmentVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2756-2 | 295-2Passport (rare)Mercury 11022x45, MGC-512
2756-5 | 295-5Passport (common)Mercury 11022; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501
2757-4 | 296-3Diverse (as Segment)Verve MGV-8009

* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022x45; Clef 11022x45   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (rare)
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 8, 9 and 14 or 15, 1949

Salt Peanuts IBird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118
Barbados-
52nd Street Theme I-
Out Of Nowhere I-
Salt Peanuts II-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Out Of Nowhere II-
Wee (aka Allen's Alley)-
52nd Street Theme II-
Out Of Nowhere IIIJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
A Night In Tunisia-
Moose The Mooche-
Hot House-
I Got Rhythm (as Blues)-
52nd Street Theme III-

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Colisee Movie Theatre, Roubaix, France, May 12, 1949

OrnithologyJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
Out Of Nowhere-
Cheryl-
52nd Street Theme-
Lover Man-
Groovin' High-
Half Nelson-
52nd Street Theme (alternate take)-

* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Festival International De Jazz All Stars

Aime Barelli, Bill Coleman, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Hot Lips Page, trumpet; Big Chief, Russell Moore, trombone; Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Sidney Bechet, Pierre Braslavsky, soprano sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, James Moody, tenor sax; Hazy Osterwald, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 15, 1949

Farewell Blues (as Blues)Bird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris

Charlie Parker Sextet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Safranski, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

NYC, summer 1949

StuffyJazz Up (It) JUTB 3001/02/03

* Jazz Up (It) JUTB 3001/02/03   Charlie Parker - Bird Box Vols. 1/2/3   1989

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 18, 1949

382The Opener Part 1Mercury 11054, MG VOL.12; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve MGV-8230
383The Opener Part 2Mercury 11055, MG VOL.12; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve MGV-8230
384The Opener Part 3Mercury 11056, MG VOL.12; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve MGV-8230
385 | 62VK228Lester Leaps In Part 1Mercury 11056, MG VOL.12; Verve VK-114; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve V-8398, VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-41, V6-8787
386 | 62VK229Lester Leaps In Part 2Mercury 11055, MG VOL.12; Verve VK-114; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve V-8398, VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-41, V6-8787
387Lester Leaps In Part 3Mercury 11054, MG VOL.12; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve V-8398, VSP/VSPS-23, VSP/VSPS-41, V6-8787
388Embraceable You Part 1Mercury 11062, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, V6-8787
389Embraceable You Part 2Mercury 11063, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, V6-8787
390Embraceable You Part 3Mercury 11064, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23, V6-8787
391The Closer Part 1Mercury 11064, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23
392The Closer Part 2Mercury 11063, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23
393The Closer Part 3Mercury 11062, MG VOL.13; Clef MG VOL.7; Verve VSP/VSPS-23

* Clef MG VOL.7   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 7 (Formerly Vols. 12 And 13)   1955
= Verve MG VOL.7   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 7   1957
= Verve 815 150-1   Bird & Pres - Carnegie Hall 1949: Jazz At The Philharmonic   1983
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve V-8398   The Essential Lester Young   1961
* Verve VSP/VSPS-23   Charlie Parker - Bird Wings   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-41   Lester Young At JATP   1966
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Mercury MG VOL.12, MG VOL.12x45   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 12   1951
= Clef MG VOL.12   -   1953
* Mercury MG VOL.13, MG VOL.13x45   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 13   1951
= Clef MG VOL.13   -   1953
* Verve VK-114   Lester Young - Lester Leaps In Parts 1 & 2   1962
* Mercury 11054, 11054x45; Clef 11054, 11054x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - The Opener Part 1 / Lester Leaps In Part 3
* Mercury 11055, 11055x45; Clef 11055, 11055x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - The Opener Part 2 / Lester Leaps In Part 2
* Mercury 11056, 11056x45; Clef 11056, 11056x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - The Opener Part 3 / Lester Leaps In Part 1
* Mercury 11062, 11062x45; Clef 11062, 11062x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Embraceable You Part 1 / The Closer Part 3
* Mercury 11063, 11063x45; Clef 11063, 11063x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Embraceable You Part 2 / The Closer Part 2
* Mercury 11064, 11064x45; Clef 11064, 11064x45   Jazz At The Philharmonic - Embraceable You Part 3 / The Closer Part 1

Ella Fitzgerald At JATP

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 18, 1949

Flyin' HomeVerve 815 147-1
How High The MoonVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
Perdido-

* Verve 815 147-1   The Ella Fitzgerald Set - Jazz At The Philharmonic   1983
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988

Charlie Parker Quartet With Jimmy Carroll Orchestra

Mitch Miller, oboe, English horn; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bronislaw Gimpel, Max Hollander, Milton Lomask, violin; Frank Brieff, viola; Frank Miller, cello; Meyer Rosen, harp; Stan Freeman, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Jimmy Carroll, arranger, conductor.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, November 30, 1949

319-5 | 62VK204Just FriendsMercury 11036, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve VK-102, MGV-8000, V/V6-8409, V3HB-8840, V6-8787, VE-2-2501
320-3Everything Happens To MeMercury 11036, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2501
321-3April In ParisMercury 11037, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve MGV-8000, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2501
322-2SummertimeMercury 11038, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2501
323-2I Didn't Know What Time It WasMercury 11038, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve V/V6-8409, VE-2-2501
324-3If I Should Lose YouMercury 11037, MG-35010; Clef MGC-675; Verve V6-8787, VE-2-2501

* Clef MGC-675   Charlie Parker With Strings   1955
= Verve MGV-8004   Charlie Parker With Strings - April In Paris: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #2   1956+
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Mercury MG-35010, MGC-101   Charlie Parker With Strings   1950
= Clef MGC-101   -   not released
= Mercury MGC-501   -   1951
= Clef MGC-501   -   1953
= Clef MGC-170   -   1955
* Verve VK-102   Charlie Parker - Just Friends / Repetition   1962
* Mercury 11036, 11036x45; Clef 11036, 11036x45   Charlie Parker - Just Friends / Everything Happens To Me
* Mercury 11037, 11037x45; Clef 11037, 11037x45   Charlie Parker - April In Paris / If I Should Lose You
* Mercury 11038, 11038x45; Clef 11038, 11038x45   Charlie Parker - Summertime / I Didn't Know What Time It Was

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Pershing Hotel, Chicago, IL, November, 1949

I Cover The WaterfrontPhilology (It) 214 W 12
--
Confirmation-
--
Now's The Time-
--
Air Conditioning (Big Foot)-
Perdido-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Wee-
--

same session.

Hot House (Short)Philology (It) 214 W 15
Hot House (Long)-
Cheryl (Short)-
Cheryl (Long)-
I Can't Get Started (Short)-
I Can't Get Started (Long)-
Groovin' High (Short)-
Groovin' High (Long)-

* Philology (It) 214 W 12   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 2   1990
* Philology (It) 214 W 15   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 3   1990

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

The Stars Of Modern Jazz, Carnegie Hall, NYC, December 24, 1949

OrnithologyS.C.A.M. JPG 1
Cheryl-
Ko-Ko-
Bird Of Paradise-
Now's The Time-

* S.C.A.M. JPG 1   Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels

1950 (age 30)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown or Al Haig, piano; unknown, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Hotel Diplomat, NYC, early 1950

Billie's BounceStash ST-260
Caravan-
Drifting On A Reed-

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943

Charlie Parker Sextet

Red Rodney, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Birdland, NYC, February 14, 1950

Hot HouseEPM Musique (F) FDC 5710
Out Of Nowhere-
Visa / 52nd Street Theme-
Anthropology / Wee-
What's New-
Little Willie Leaps-
Yesterdays / 52nd Street Theme-
Dizzy Atmosphere-
Perdido (as Wahoo)-
I Can't Get Started-
Wee-
52nd Street Theme-
Slow Boat To China-
A Night In Tunisia-
52nd Street Theme-

* EPM Musique (F) FDC 5710   Charlie Parker - Live Birdland 1950   1989

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

St. Nicholas Arena, NYC, February 18, 1950

52nd Street Theme IJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
OrnithologyDebut (D) DEP 35; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Embraceable You-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Hot HouseDebut (D) DEP 36; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
Now's The Time-
Visa-
Star Eyes-
ConfirmationDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009; Impulse! ASH-9253-3
Out Of NowhereDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
What's New-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
I Cover The WaterfrontJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
52nd Street Theme II-

same session.

52nd Street Theme IIIZim ZM-1007
Perdido-
I Can't Get Started-
52nd Street Theme IV-
Anthropology-
52nd Street Theme V-
Groovin' High-
52nd Street Theme VI-
Cheryl-

* Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Original Jazz Classics OJC-041, OJCCD-041-2   Charlie Parker - Bird At St. Nick's
= Fantasy LP 6012, LP 86012   -   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6062   -   1969
* Prestige PRST-24009   Charlie Parker   1972
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone
* Zim ZM-1007   Charlie Parker At The Apollo Theater And St. Nick's Arena
* Debut (D) DEP 35   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 36   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 37   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 3   1958

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

NYC, March, 1950

371-4Star EyesNorgran MGN-1035; Verve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
372-12Blues (Fast)Verve MGV-8009, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2501
373-2I'm In The Mood For LoveVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501

* Norgran MGN-1035   Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax   1955
= Verve MGV-8126   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974

Gene Roland And His Orchestra

Marty Bell, Don Ferrara, Neil Friez, Don Joseph, Jon Nielson, Al Porcino, Sonny Rich, Red Rodney, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Porky Cohen, Jimmy Knepper, Paul Selden, trombone; Frank Orchard, valve trombone; Joe Maini, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Cohn, Don Lanphere, Tommy Makagon, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Marty Flax, Bob Newman, baritone sax; Harry Biss, piano; Sam Herman, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Phil Arabia, Freddie Gruber, Don Manning, drums; Gene Roland, arranger, conductor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 3, 1950

It's A Wonderful World ISpotlite (E) SPJ 141; Philology (It) W 845.2
It's A Wonderful World II-
It's A Wonderful World III-
It's A Wonderful World IV-
It's A Wonderful World V-
Just You, Just Me-
unknown title-
Stardust I-
Stardust II-
Stardust III-
Limehouse BluesPhilology (It) W 845.2
Down Home Blues-
East Side, West Side-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 141   Gene Roland Band Featuring Charlie Parker - The Band That Never Was
* Philology (It) W 845.2   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 15

Charlie Parker Quintet

Fats Navarro, trumpet #1,2,5-15; Charlie Parker, alto sax #1-5,7-15; Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, May 15 and 16, 1950

1.52nd Street Theme IOzone 4
2.Perdido (as Wahoo)Columbia JG 34808; Alamac QSR 2430
3.'Round Midnight (incomplete)-
4.This Time The Dream's On MeColumbia JG 34808
5.Dizzy Atmosphere-
6.A Night In Tunisia-
7.Move (into)Ozone 9; Columbia JG 34808; Alamac QSR 2430
8.52nd Street Theme II (incomplete)Ozone 9; Alamac QSR 2430
9.Rifftide (as The Street Beat)Columbia JG 34808; Alamac QSR 2430
10.Out Of NowhereColumbia JG 34808
11.Little Willie Leaps (into)-
12.52nd Street Theme III-
13.Ornithology (into)-
14.I'll Remember April (into)-
15.52nd Street Theme IV-

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; probably Tommy Potter, bass; probably Roy Haynes, drums; probably Chubby Newsome or "Little" Jimmy Scott, vocal #1.

1.Embraceable You-
2.Cool Blues (into)Columbia JG 34808; Alamac QSR 2430
3.52nd Street Theme V-

* Ozone 4   Charlie Parker-Fats Navarro-Bud Powell - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
* Columbia JG 34808   Charlie Parker - One Night In Birdland
* Alamac QSR 2430   Charlie Parker's All Stars 1950   1970s
* Ozone 9   Charlie Parker-Bud Powell-Fats Navarro - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s

Charlie Parker With Afro-Cuban Band

Charlie Parker, alto sax; unidentified Afro-Cuban band.

NYC, May 19 and 20, 1950

MamboJazz Showcase JS 5003
Lament For The Congo-

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road

Cafe Society Jam Sessions

Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Brew Moore, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Chuck Wayne or Mundell Lowe, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

broadcast, Cafe Society, NYC, May-July, 1950

Lover Come Back To Me / 52nd Street ThemeS.C.A.M. JPG 4

* S.C.A.M. JPG 4   Charlie Parker - Just Friends

Apartment Jam Sessions

Norma Carson, Jon Eardley, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Joe Maini, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bob Newman, Gers Yowell, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Buddy Jones, bass; Buzzy Bridgeford, drums #1; Phil Brown, drums #2,5-7; Frank Isola, drums #4,8.

William Henry Apartment, 136th. St./Broadway, NYC, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1950

1.Bernie's TuneZim ZM-1006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 146
2.Donna LeeZim ZM-1006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 146; Philology (It) 214 W 18
3.Ad Lib (aka Saxophone Runs)Zim ZM-1006
4.Out Of NowhereZim ZM-1006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 146
5.Half Nelson-
6.Fine And Dandy-
7.Little Willie Leaps-
8.All The Things You Are-

Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Buddy Jones, bass; Phil Brown, drums #1,4,6,7; Frank Isola, drums #2,5; Buddy Bridgeford, drums #3; Other musicians present and heard briefly: Norma Carson, Jon Eardley, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Joe Maini, alto sax; Bob Newman, Gers Yowell, tenor sax.

1.Little Willie Leaps
2.All The Things You Are
3.Bernie's Tune
4.Donna Lee
5.Out Of Nowhere
6.Half Nelson
7.Fine And Dandy

* Zim ZM-1006   Charlie Parker - Apartment Jam Sessions   1977
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 146   Charlie Parker - Apartment Sessions   1980
* Philology (It) 214 W 18   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 4   1990

Charlie Parker - Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

NYC, June 6, 1950

410-4BloomdidoMercury 11058, MGC-512; Clef MGC-639; Verve MGV-8006, MGV-8194, MGV-8230, MGV-8341, V/V6-8409, V6-8787, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2501
411-3An Oscar For TreadwellVerve MGV-8006
411-4-Mercury 11082, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8006, MGV-8002, VE-2-2501
412-3MohawkVerve MGV-8006
412-6-Mercury 11082, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8006, MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2501
413-0My Melancholy Baby (coda rehearsal)Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
413-1My Melancholy Baby-
413-2-Mercury 11058, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8006, V6-8787, VE-2-2501
414-1Leap FrogVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
414-2--
414-3--
414-4-Verve MGV-8006, VE-2-2501
414-5-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
414-6-Mercury 11076, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8006, MGV-8002, V6-8787, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2501
414-7-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
414-9--
414-10--
415-1Relaxin' With Lee-
415-2-Verve MGV-8006, V3HB-8840
415-3-Mercury 11076, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8006, VE-2-2501
415-5-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10

* Clef MGC-639   Various Artists - Our Best   1955
* Verve MGV-8006   Bird And Diz - The Genius Of Charlie Parker #4   1956+
* Verve MGV-8194   Various Artists - Compendium Of Jazz #1   1956+
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve MGV-8341   Various Artists - Special College Jazz Album: Complimentary Record   1959
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11058, 11058x45; Clef 11058, 11058x45   Charlie Parker - Bloomdido / My Melancholy Baby
* Mercury 11082, 11082x45; Clef 11082, 11082x45   Charlie Parker - An Oscar For Treadwell / Mohawk
* Mercury 11076, 11076x45; Clef 11076, 11076x45   Charlie Parker - Leap Frog / Relaxin' With Lee

Miles Davis' Birdland All Stars

Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Birdland, NYC, June 30, 1950

Conception/Deception (as Poobah)Alto AL 701; Jazz Music Yesterday (It) ME 6401

* Alto AL 701   Miles Davis - The Persuasively Coherent   1970s
* Jazz Music Yesterday (It) ME 6401   Miles Davis - The Last Bebop Session   1995

Charlie Parker Quintet + Guests

Kenny Dorham, possibly Red Rodney, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

broadcast, Cafe Society, NYC, June-July, 1950

Just Friends Irejected
April In Paris I-
52nd Street Theme IGrotto 495
Just Friends IIKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
April In Paris II-
A Night In TunisiaGrotto 495
52nd Street Theme IIGrotto 495; Klacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
52nd Street Theme III
Just Friends IIIS.C.A.M. JPG 4
April In Paris III-
Medley I: Bewitched / SummertimeKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
Medley II: I Cover The Waterfront / Gone With The Wind-
Easy To Love-
52nd Street Theme IV-
Medley III: What's New / It's The Talk Of The Town
Moose The MoocheS.C.A.M. JPG 4
52nd Street Theme V-

* Grotto 495   Charlie Parker - Ultimate Bird 1949-50
* Klacto (E) MG 101   Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002   Charlie Parker Vol. 1 - Ballads And Birdland
* S.C.A.M. JPG 4   Charlie Parker - Just Friends

Charlie Parker Quartet With Joe Lippman Orchestra

Joseph Singer, French horn; Edwin C. Brown, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sam Kaplan, Harry Melnikoff, Sam Rand, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Howard Kay, Isadore Zir, viola; Maurice Brown, cello; Verley Mills, harp; Bernie Leighton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 5, 1950

442-5Dancing In The DarkMercury 11068, MGC-109 (alt.), MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2512
443-2You Came Along (From Out Of Nowhere)Mercury 11070, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2512
444-1LauraVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
444-3-Mercury 11068, MGC-109 (alt.), MGC-609; Verve MGV-8000, VE-2-2512
445-4East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)Mercury 11070, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2512
446-2They Can't Take That Away From MeMercury 11071, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2512
447-4Easy To LoveMercury 11072, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve VE-2-2512
448-2I'm In The Mood For LoveMercury 11071, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve MGV-8000, VE-2-2512
448-3-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
449-1I'll Remember April-
449-2-Mercury 11072, MGC-109 (alt.); Clef MGC-675; Verve V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
449-3-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10

* Mercury MGC-609; Clef MGC-609   Charlie Parker Big Band   1954
= Clef MGC-725   Charlie Parker - Night And Day   not released
= Clef MGC-5003   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1   1956
= Verve MGV-8003   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Clef MGC-675   Charlie Parker With Strings   1955
= Verve MGV-8004   Charlie Parker With Strings - April In Paris: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #2   1956+
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury MGC-109 (alt.), MGC-509   Charlie Parker With Strings (No. 2)   1952
= Clef MGC-509   -   1954
* Mercury 11068, 11068x45; Clef 11068, 11068x45   Charlie Parker - Laura / Dancing In The Dark
* Mercury 11070, 11070x45; Clef 11070, 11070x45   Charlie Parker - You Came Along (From Out Of Nowhere) / East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
* Mercury 11071, 11071x45; Clef 11071, 11071x45   Charlie Parker - They Can't Take That Away From Me / I'm In The Mood For Love
* Mercury 11072, 11072x45; Clef 11072, 11072x45   Charlie Parker - Easy To Love / I'll Remember April

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bernie Leighton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

probably NYC, July, 1950

I Can't Get StartedS.C.A.M. JPG 1

* S.C.A.M. JPG 1   Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig or Bernie Leighton, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; 1 oboe, 3 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 harp, Jimmy Mundy, arranger.

Apollo Theater, NYC, August 22, 1950

Repetition ICharlie Parker CP 513
April In Paris I-
Easy To Love I-
What Is This Thing Called Love I-

* Charlie Parker CP 513   Charlie Parker - Parker Plus Strings

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

same personnel.

Apollo Theater, NYC, August 23, 1950

Repetition IICharlie Parker CP 513
Repetition III-
April In Paris II-
April In Paris III-
Easy To Love II-
Easy To Love IIIColumbia JC 34832
What Is This Thing Called Love IICharlie Parker CP 513
What Is This Thing Called Love III-

* Charlie Parker CP 513   Charlie Parker - Parker Plus Strings
* Columbia JC 34832   Charlie Parker - Bird With Strings Live At The Apollo, Carnegie Hall And Birdland   1977

Charlie Parker Quintet

unknown, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

New Brunswick, NJ, August 28, 1950

Hot HouseStash ST-CD-10
I May Be Wrong-
Parker's Mood-
'S Wonderful-
Donna Lee-

* Stash ST-CD-10   Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard

Charlie Parker With Strings At JATP

Tommy Mace, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Ted Bloom, Sam Kaplan, Stan Karpenia, violin; Dave Uchitel, viola; Bill Rundy, cello; Wallace McManus, harp; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 16, 1950

What Is This Thing Called LoveNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VE-2-2512
April In ParisNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VSP/VSPS-38, VE-2-2512
RepetitionNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VE-2-2512
Easy To Love-
Rocker (aka I'll Remember April)-

* Norgran MGN-3501-2   Norman Granz' Jazz Concert #1   not released
= Norgran MG JC #1   -   1953
= Verve MGV-8189-2   Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall   1956+
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve VSP/VSPS-38   Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad 2   1966

Charlie Parker Sextet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; possibly Von Freeman, tenor sax; unknown, piano; George Freeman, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.

Pershing Hotel Ballroom, Chicago, IL, fall 1950

IndianaZim ZM-1003
I Can't Get Started-
Anthropology-
Out Of Nowhere-
Get Happy-

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Von Freeman, tenor sax; Chris Anderson, piano; George Freeman, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.

Hot House-
Embraceable You-
Body And Soul-
Cool Blues-
Star Dust-
All The Things You Are-
Billie's Bounce-
Pennies From Heaven-

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Claude McLin, tenor sax; Chris Anderson, piano; George Freeman, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.

There's A Small HotelSavoy MG-12152
These Foolish Things-
Fine And Dandy-
Hot House-

same session.

There's A Small HotelSavoy SJL 1132
These Foolish Things-
Keen And Peachy-
Hot House-
Bird, Bass And Out-
Goodbye-

* Zim ZM-1003   Charlie Parker At The Pershing Ballroom: Chicago 1950   1976
* Savoy MG-12152   Charlie Parker - An Evening At Home With The Bird: Jazz Immortal Series-Volume One   1961
* Savoy SJL 1132   Charlie Parker - One Night In Chicago   1980

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax #2; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

NYC, October, 1950

1.CelebrityVerve MGV-8002, VE-2-2512
2.BalladeVerve MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512

* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974

Charlie Parker Quintet

Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Gosta Theselius, piano; Thore Jederby, bass; Jack Noren, drums.

Amiralen Dance Hall, Malmo, Sweden, November 22, 1950

AnthropologySpotlite (E) SPJ 124/25; Xanadu 122
Cheers-
Lover Man-
Cool Blues-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 124/25   Charlie Parker - Bird In Sweden
* Xanadu 122   Various Artists - International Jam Sessions

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Folkets Park, Helsingborg, Sweden, November 24, 1950

AnthropologySpotlite (E) SPJ 124/25
Scrapple From The Apple-
Embraceable You-
Star Eyes-
Cool Blues-
All The Things You Are-
Strike Up The Band-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 124/25   Charlie Parker - Bird In Sweden

Charlie Parker Septet

Rolf Ericson, Rowland Greenberg, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Gosta Theselius, tenor sax; Lennart Nilsson, piano; Folke Holst, bass; Jack Noren, drums.

Folkets Park, Helsingborg, Sweden, November 24, 1950

How High The MoonSpotlite (E) SPJ 124/25
Body And Soul-
Fine And Dandy-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 124/25   Charlie Parker - Bird In Sweden

Charlie Parker With Maurice Moufflard Orchestra

Yves Alouette, Pierre Fassin, Roger Guerin, Georges Jouvin, trumpet; Maurice Gladieu, Charles Huss, Andre Paquinet, trombone; Robert Merchez, Charlie Parker, Roger Simon, alto sax; Marcel Pomes, tenor sax; Honore Truc, baritone sax; Robert Cambier, piano; Henri Karen, bass; Pierre Loteguy, drums; Maurice Moufflard, arranger, conductor.

Studio Washington, Le Poste Parisien, Paris, France, November 28, 1950

Lady BirdBird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Bob Garrity, "Symphony Sid" Torin, announcer.

WJZ radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, December 8, 1950

Jumpin' With Symphony SidRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 506
Anthropology-
Embraceable You-
Cheryl-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 506   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 2   1990

Machito And His Orchestra

Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Harry Edison, Al Stewart, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; unknown, clarinet; Gene Johnson, Charlie Parker, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Sol Rabinowitz, tenor, baritone sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Rafael Miranda, Chano Pozo, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, maracas; Chico O'Farrill, arranger, conductor.

NYC, December 21, 1950 or late 1948

557-4Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: CancionMercury MGC-505; Clef MGC-689; Verve VSP/VSPS-19, VE-2-2522
558-6Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: Mambo Part 1-
559-4Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: Mambo Part 2-
560-2Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: 6/8-
561-3Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: Jazz-
562-4Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: Rhumba Abierta-

* Clef MGC-689   Machito - Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music Of Chico O'Farrill   1955
= Verve MGV-8073   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-19   Machito And His Orchestra - Soul Source   1966
* Verve VE-2-2522   Machito/Chico O'Farrill/Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Afro-Cuban Jazz   1977
* Mercury MGC-505   Machito - Afro Cuban Jazz   1951
= Clef MGC-505   -   1953

Apartment Jam Sessions

probably Jon Nielson, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Joe Maini, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; unknown, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

William Henry Apartment, 136th. St./Broadway, NYC, probably 1950

Half NelsonZim ZM-1006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 146
Cherokee-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Star Eyes-

Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; probably Frank Isola, drums; Possibly also present and heard briefly: Jon Nielson, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Joe Maini, alto sax; Don Lanphere, tenor sax.

Half Nelson
Cherokee
Scrapple From The Apple
Star Eyes

* Zim ZM-1006   Charlie Parker - Apartment Jam Sessions   1977
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 146   Charlie Parker - Apartment Sessions   1980

1951

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 17, 1951

489-2Au PrivaveVerve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409
489-3-Mercury 11087; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
490-3She RoteVerve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409
490-5-Mercury 11101; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
491-1K.C. BluesMercury 11101; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
492-2Star EyesMercury 11087; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, V6-8787, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512

* Verve MGV-8010   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Swedish Schnapps: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #8   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Mercury 11087, 11087x45; Clef 11087, 11087x45   Charlie Parker - Au Privave / Star Eyes
* Mercury 11101, 11101x45; Clef 11101, 11101x45   Charlie Parker - She Rote / K.C. Blues

Charlie Parker's Jazzers

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos.

NYC, March 12, 1951

540-6My Little Suede ShoesMercury 11093, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, MGV-8000, VE-2-2512
541-2Up Poquito De Tu AmorMercury 11092, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2512
542-9Tico TicoMercury 11091, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2512
543-3FiestaNorgran MGN-1035; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2512
544-2Why Do I Love YouVerve MGV-8008
544-6--
544-7-Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2512

* Verve MGV-8008   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Fiesta: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #6   1956+
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Norgran MGN-1035   Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax   1955
= Verve MGV-8126   -   1957
* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Mercury MGC-513   Charlie Parker - South Of The Border   1952
= Clef MGC-513   -   1954
* Mercury 11093, 11093x45; Clef 11093, 11093x45   Charlie Parker - My Little Suede Shoes / La Cucaracha
* Mercury 11092, 11092x45; Clef 11092, 11092x45   Charlie Parker - Up Poquito De Tu Amor / Mama Inez
* Mercury 11091, 11091x45; Clef 11091, 11091x45   Charlie Parker - Tico Tico / La Paloma

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; possibly Walter Bishop Jr., piano; possibly Teddy Kotick, bass; possibly Roy Haynes, drums; unidentified oboe and strings.

Birdland, NYC, March 22, 1951

Easy To Love
RockerMeexa Discox 1776
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Meexa Discox 1776   Charlie Parker - Rappin' With Bird

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; unidentified oboe and strings, #2-5.

Birdland, NYC, March 24, 1951

1.Jumpin' With Symphony SidColumbia JC 34832
2.Just Friends-
3.Everything Happens To Me-
4.East Of The Sun-
5.Laura-
6.Dancing In The Dark / Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Columbia JC 34832   Charlie Parker - Bird With Strings Live At The Apollo, Carnegie Hall And Birdland   1977

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Birdland, NYC, March 31, 1951

Blue 'N' BoogieColumbia JC 34831
Anthropology-
'Round Midnight-
A Night In Tunisia-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Columbia JC 34831   Charlie Parker - Summit Meeting At Birdland   1977

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

radio broadcast, Voice Of America, Birdland, NYC, spring 1951

How High The MoonKlacto (E) MG 102; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1003
Ornithology-
Hot House-
Embraceable You-

* Klacto (E) MG 102   Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1003   Charlie Parker Vol. 2 - Bird Meets Birks

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; unidentified oboe and strings.

Birdland, NYC, April 7, 1951

What Is This Thing Called LoveColumbia JC 34832
Laura-
Repetition-
They Can't Take That Away From Me-
Easy To Love-

* Columbia JC 34832   Charlie Parker - Bird With Strings Live At The Apollo, Carnegie Hall And Birdland   1977

Charlie Parker Septet

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bill Wellington, alto sax #3; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Jack Lawlor, bass; Joe MacDonald, drums.

Christy's Restaurant, Framingham, MA, April 12, 1951

1.Happy Bird BluesCharlie Parker PLP 404
2.Scrapple From The Apple-
3.Lullaby In Rhythm (mistitled as I May Be Wrong)-

* Charlie Parker PLP 404   Charlie Parker - The Happy "Bird"

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA or Brooklyn, NY, April, 1951

PerdidoEPM Musique (F) FDC 5711
Out Of Nowhere-
Ornithology-
Lady Bird-
Little Willie Leaps-
Star Eyes-

* EPM Musique (F) FDC 5711   Charlie Parker - Live Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn 1951   1989

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Eastern Parkway Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY, June 23, 1951

Cool BluesEPM Musique (F) FDC 5711
Ornithology-
Embraceable You-
Steeplechase-
Now's The Time-
Be My Love / April In Paris / Dance Of The Infidels / 52nd Street Theme-
Wee-
This Time The Dream's On Me-

* EPM Musique (F) FDC 5711   Charlie Parker - Live Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn 1951   1989

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Eastern Parkway Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY, June 23, 1951

52nd Street ThemePhilology (It) 214 W 19
This Time The Dream's On Me-

* Philology (It) 214 W 19   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 5   1990

Charlie Parker Quintet

Benny Harris, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA or Brooklyn, NY, June, 1951

Now's The TimeEPM Musique (F) FDC 5711
Scrapple From The Apple-
Out Of Nowhere-

* EPM Musique (F) FDC 5711   Charlie Parker - Live Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn 1951   1989

Charlie Parker Sextet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; unknown, vocal #3.

Veterans Administration Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, June, 1951

1.Cool BluesPhilology (It) 214 W 29
2.Out Of Nowhere-
3.This Is Always-
4.Now's The Time-
5.Scrapple From The Apple-

* Philology (It) 214 W 29   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 6   1990

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Roy Caton, Don Fagerquist, Johnny Macombe, Doug Mettome, trumpet; Jerry Dorn, Urbie Green, Fred Lewis, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Woody Herman, alto sax, clarinet, conductor; Dick Hafer, Bill Perkins, Kenny Pinson, tenor sax; Sam Staff, baritone sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Red Wooten, bass; Sonny Igoe, drums.

Municipal Arena, Kansas City, MO, July 22, 1951

You Go To My HeadAlamac QSR 2442
Leo The Lion I-
Cuban Holiday-
The Nearness Of You-
Lemon Drop-
The Goof And I-
Laura-
Four Brothers-
Leo The Lion II-

* Alamac QSR 2442   Charlie Parker - Bird With The Herd 1951   1972

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

RCA Victor's 24th Street Studios, NYC, August 8, 1951

609-4Blues For AliceClef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, VE-2-2512
610-4Si SiMercury 11103; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8000, VE-2-2512
611-3Swedish SchnappsVerve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409
611-4-Mercury 11103; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
612-1Back Home BluesVerve MGV-8010
612-2 | 62VK459-Mercury 11095; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8000, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
613-2Lover ManMercury 11095; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8000, VE-2-2512

* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Verve MGV-8010   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Swedish Schnapps: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #8   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Mercury 11103, 11103x45; Clef 11103, 11103x45   Charlie Parker - Si Si / Swedish Schnapps
* Mercury 11095, 11095x45; Clef 11095, 11095x45   Charlie Parker - Back Home Blues / Lover Man

Charlie Parker Trio

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, August, 1951

All Of MeRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

Charlie Parker Sextet

unknown, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; Roy Haynes, Lawrence Marable, drums.

NYC, 1951

Embraceable YouRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505
Hot House-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

1952

Charlie Parker With Joe Lippman Orchestra

Chris Griffin, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Will Bradley, Bill Harris, trombone; unknown, flute, oboe; Toots Mondello, Charlie Parker, Murray Williams, alto sax; Art Drellinger, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Stan Webb, baritone sax; Verley Mills, harp; Lou Stein, piano; Art Ryerson, guitar; Bob Haggart, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unidentified strings, Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.

First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, January 22, 1952

675-2TemptationMercury 11088, MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2523
676-3LoverMercury 11089, MGC-609; Verve MGV-8000, VE-2-2523
677-4Autumn In New YorkMercury 11088, MGC-609; Verve V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523
678-4Stella By StarlightMercury 11089, MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2523

* Mercury MGC-609; Clef MGC-609   Charlie Parker Big Band   1954
= Clef MGC-725   Charlie Parker - Night And Day   not released
= Clef MGC-5003   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1   1956
= Verve MGV-8003   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Mercury 11088, 11088x45; Clef 11088, 11088x45   Charlie Parker - Autumn In New York / Temptation
* Mercury 11089, 11089x45; Clef 11089, 11089x45   Charlie Parker - Lover / Stella By Starlight

Charlie Parker Sextet

Benny Harris, trumpet #1-9,11; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums; possibly Jose Mangual, bongos.

NYC, January 23, 1952

1. 679-4Mama InezMercury 11092, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523
2. 680-1La CucarachaVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
3. 680-2--
4. 680-3-Mercury 11093, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523
5. 680-4-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
6. 681-2Estrellita-
7. 681-4--
8. 681-5--
9. 681-6-Mercury 11094, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523
10. 682-3Begin The BeguineMercury 11094, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, MGV-8002, VE-2-2523
11. 683-1La PalomaMercury 11091, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523

* Verve MGV-8008   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Fiesta: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #6   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury MGC-513   Charlie Parker - South Of The Border   1952
= Clef MGC-513   -   1954
* Mercury 11092, 11092x45; Clef 11092, 11092x45   Charlie Parker - Up Poquito De Tu Amor / Mama Inez
* Mercury 11093, 11093x45; Clef 11093, 11093x45   Charlie Parker - My Little Suede Shoes / La Cucaracha
* Mercury 11094, 11094x45; Clef 11094, 11094x45   Charlie Parker - Estrellita / Begin The Beguine
* Mercury 11091, 11091x45; Clef 11091, 11091x45   Charlie Parker - Tico Tico / La Paloma

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Sandy Block, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.

Dumont TV Studios, NYC, February 24, 1952

Hot HousePhoenix Jazz LP 12

* Phoenix Jazz LP 12   Charlie Parker - New Bird Volume 2   1975

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dick Cary, piano; Eddie Safranski, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

Loew's Valencia Theater, Jamaica, March 24, 1952

Cool BluesRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505
-S.C.A.M. JPG 1

* S.C.A.M. JPG 1   Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels
* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

Charlie Parker With Joe Lippman Orchestra

Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.

First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952

756-5Night And DayMercury 11096, MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2523
757-4Almost Like Being In LoveMercury 11102, MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2523
758-1I Can't Get StartedMercury 11096, MGC-609; Verve VE-2-2523
759-5 | 62VK453What Is This Thing Called LoveMercury 11102, MGC-609; Verve MGV-8000, PR-2-3, VE-2-2523

* Mercury MGC-609; Clef MGC-609   Charlie Parker Big Band   1954
= Clef MGC-725   Charlie Parker - Night And Day   not released
= Clef MGC-5003   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1   1956
= Verve MGV-8003   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve PR-2-3   Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz   1962
* Mercury 11096, 11096x45; Clef 11096, 11096x45   Charlie Parker - Night And Day / I Can't Get Started
* Mercury 11102, 11102x45; Clef 11102, 11102x45   Charlie Parker - Almost Like Being In Love / What Is This Thing Called Love

Charlie Parker Sextet

Bill Harris, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dick Cary, piano; Eddie Safranski, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

Loew's Valencia Theater, Jamaica, March 25, 1952

OrnithologyRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

The Harry Babasin All Stars

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano #1,2,4; Russ Freeman, piano #3; Harry Babasin, bass, leader; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, June 16, 1952

1.The SquirrelJazz Chronicles JCS-102
2.Irresistible You (as They Didn't Believe Me)-
3.Indiana / Donna Lee (as Indiana)-
4.Liza-

* Jazz Chronicles JCS-102   Harry Babasin, Sonny Criss, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Al Haig, Laurance Marable - Inglewood Jam 6-16-52   1978
= Jazz Showcase JS 5007   Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Sonny Criss - On The Coast
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-407   Charlie Parker, Chet Baker - Bird And Chet: Inglewood Jam: Live At The Trade Winds 16 June 1952   1989
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 359   -   2004

Norman Granz' Jam Session

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952

802-2Jam BluesMercury MGC-601
803-3What Is This Thing Called LoveMercury MGC-602
804-2Ballad MedleyMercury MGC-601; Verve MGV-8002
805-2Funky BluesMercury MGC-602; Verve V/V6-8409, V3HB-8840

* Mercury MGC-601   Norman Granz' Jam Session #1   1952
= Clef MGC-4001, MGC-601   -   1953
= Clef MGC-651   -   1955
= Verve MGV-8049   -   1957
= Verve VE-2-2508   Norman Granz Jam Session - The Charlie Parker Sides   1976
* Mercury MGC-602   Norman Granz' Jam Session #2   1952
= Clef MGC-4002, MGC-602   -   1953
= Clef MGC-652   -   1955
= Verve MGV-8050   -   1957
= Verve V-8486   Various Artists - Funky Blues   1962
= Verve VE-2-2508   Norman Granz Jam Session - The Charlie Parker Sides   1976
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Phil Brown, drums.

radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, September 20, 1952

OrnithologyKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
52nd Street Theme-

* Klacto (E) MG 101   Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002   Charlie Parker Vol. 1 - Ballads And Birdland

Charlie Parker Quintet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums; unidentified strings, #1,3,5,7,10,12-14,16-19.

Rockland Palace, NYC, September 26, 1952

1.Rocker #1Charlie Parker CP 502
2.Moose The MoocheCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
3.Just Friends #1Charlie Parker CP 502
4.My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
5.I'll Remember AprilCharlie Parker CP 502
6.Sly MongooseCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
7.Laura-
8.Star Eyes-
9.This Time The Dream's On Me-
10.Easy To LoveCharlie Parker CP 502
11.Cool BluesCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
12.What Is This Thing Called LoveCharlie Parker CP 502
13.I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
14.Repetition #2-
15.Lester Leaps InCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
16.East Of The Sun #1Charlie Parker CP 502
17.April In Paris-
18.Out Of Nowhere-
19.Rocker #2Charlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502

* Charlie Parker CP 502   Charlie Parker - Live At Rockland Palace September 26, 1952   1983
* Charlie Parker PLP 401   Charlie Parker - "Bird" Is Free

Charlie Parker Octet

Charlie Walp, trumpet; Earl Swope, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Shanahan, piano; Mert Oliver, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unknown, percussion.

Howard Theatre, Washington, DC, October 17, 1952

Scrapple From The AppleRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505
Out Of Nowhere-
Now's The Time-
52nd Street Theme-
Cool Blues-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Birdland, NYC, November 1, 1952

How High The MoonKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
Embraceable You-
52nd Street Theme-

* Klacto (E) MG 101   Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002   Charlie Parker Vol. 1 - Ballads And Birdland

Charlie Parker Quintet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Walter Yost, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Candido, percussion; Bob Garrity, announcer; unidentified strings.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, 1st set, November 14, 1952

Just Friends IPhilology (It) 214 W 5
Easy To Love IColumbia JC 34832
Repetition I-

* Philology (It) 214 W 5   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 1   1990
* Columbia JC 34832   Charlie Parker - Bird With Strings Live At The Apollo, Carnegie Hall And Birdland   1977

Charlie Parker Quintet With Strings

same personnel.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, 2nd set, November 14, 1952

Just Friends IIS.C.A.M. JPG 2; Philology (It) 214 W 5
Easy To Love IIS.C.A.M. JPG 2
Repetition II-
Strings ThemeS.C.A.M. JPG 2; Philology (It) 214 W 5

* S.C.A.M. JPG 2   Charlie Parker - Cheers
* Philology (It) 214 W 5   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 1   1990

Charlie Parker Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Walter Yost, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Candido, percussion; Bob Garrity, announcer.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 15, 1952

A Night In TunisiaS.C.A.M. JPG 2
52nd Street Theme-

* S.C.A.M. JPG 2   Charlie Parker - Cheers

Charlie Parker Sextet

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bill Wellington, tenor sax; Dick Twardzik, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Hi-Hat, Boston, MA, December 8-12, 1952

I'll Remember AprilCharlie Parker PLP 404

* Charlie Parker PLP 404   Charlie Parker - The Happy "Bird"

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fulton Recording, NYC, December 30, 1952

1118-3The Song Is You (as I Hear Music)Clef 89144, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1119-7 | 62VK440Laird BairdClef 89144, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, MGV-8230, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1120-2KimVerve MGV-8005, V/V6-8409, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1120-4-Clef 89129, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, V3HB-8840, 825 671-2
1121-2Cosmic RaysClef 89129, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1121-5-Verve MGV-8005, V3HB-8840, 825 671-2

* Verve MGV-8005   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3   1956+
= ARS G-441   Now's The Time Featuring Charlie Parker   1950s
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve 825 671-2   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker
* Clef MGC-157   Charlie Parker   1954
* Clef 89144, 89144x45   Charlie Parker - I Hear Music / Laird Baird   1955
* Clef 89129, 89129x45   Charlie Parker - Kim / Cosmic Rays   1955

1953

Miles Davis Sextet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker as "Charlie Chan", Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, January 30, 1953

450CompulsionPrestige PRLP 7044, PRST 7822
451-1The Serpent's Tooth I-
451-2The Serpent's Tooth II-
452'Round About Midnight-

* Prestige PRLP 7044   Miles Davis - Collectors' Items   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-071   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-071-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRST-24022   Miles Davis - Collector's Items   1973
* Prestige PRST 7822   Miles Davis - Miles Ahead!   1970

Charlie Parker Sextet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Brew Moore, tenor sax #3; Paul Bley, piano; Dick Garcia, guitar; Neil Michel, bass; Ted Paster, drums.

CBC TV Studios, Montreal, Canada, February 5, 1953

1.Cool BluesJazz Showcase JS 5003; Uptown UPCD 27.36
2.Don't Blame Me-
3.Wahoo-

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road
* Uptown UPCD 27.36   Charlie Parker - Montreal 1953   1993

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Valdo Williams, piano #1,2; Steep Wade, piano #3-5; Dick Garcia, guitar; Hal Gaylor, bass #1,2; Bob Rudd, bass #3-5; Bill Graham, drums #1,2; Bobby Malloy, drums #3-5.

Chez Paree Nightclub, Montreal, Canada, February 7, 1953

1.OrnithologyJazz Showcase JS 5003; Uptown UPCD 27.36
2.Cool BluesUptown UPCD 27.36
3.Moose The Mooche-
4.Embraceable YouJazz Showcase JS 5003; Uptown UPCD 27.36
5.Now's The TimeUptown UPCD 27.36

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road
* Uptown UPCD 27.36   Charlie Parker - Montreal 1953   1993

Charlie Parker Septet

Bill Harris, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Harry Johnson, tenor sax; Sonny Truitt, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Morey Feld, drums; unknown, vocal.

Bandbox, NYC, February 16, 1953

Your Father's MoustacheQueen-disc (It) Q-002

* Queen-disc (It) Q-002   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie - Bird With Miles And Dizzy

Joe Theimer Orchestra

Bob Carey, Ed Leddy, Marky Markowitz, Charlie Walp, trumpet; Dan Spiker, Earl Swope, Rob Swope, trombone; Charlie Parker, Jim Riley, alto sax; Ben Lary, Jim Parker, Angelo Tompros, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Jack Holliday, piano; Merton Oliver, bass; Joe Theimer, drums, conductor.

Club Kavakos, Washington, DC, February 22, 1953

Fine And DandyElektra Musician E1-60019
These Foolish Things-
Light Green-
Thou Swell-
Wills-
Don't Blame Me-
Something To Remember You By / The Blue Room-
Roundhouse-

* Elektra Musician E1-60019   Charlie Parker With The Orchestra - One Night In Washington

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Bernie Griggs, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

WHDH radio broadcast, Storyville, Boston, MA, March 10, 1953

Moose The MoocheBlue Note BT 85108
I'll Walk Alone-
Ornithology-
Out Of Nowhere-

* Blue Note BT 85108   Charlie Parker At Storyville   1985
= Blue Note CDP 7 85108 2   -   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Milt Buckner, organ; Bernie McKay, guitar; Cornelius Thomas, drums.

Bandbox, NYC, March 23, 1953

Groovin' HighColumbia JC 34831

* Columbia JC 34831   Charlie Parker - Summit Meeting At Birdland   1977

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Kenny O'Brien, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Bandbox, NYC, March 30, 1953

Theme: Caravan / Coool BluesKlacto (E) MG 100
Star Eyes-
My Little Suede Shoes-
Ornithology-
52nd Street Theme-
Diggin' Diz-
52nd Street Theme-
Embraceable You-
52nd Street Theme-

* Klacto (E) MG 100   Charlie Parker - Star Eyes

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jack Holliday, piano; Mert Oliver, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Howard Theatre, Washington, DC, March, 1953

Cool BluesVGM Records VGM0009
Out Of Nowhere-
Ornithology-
Anthropology-

* VGM Records VGM0009   Charlie Parker - Yardbird-DC-53   1983

Charlie Parker And The Big Band

Charlie Walp, trumpet; Earl Swope, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Shanahan, piano; Charlie Byrd, guitar; Mert Oliver, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unknown, congas.

Howard Theatre, Washington, DC, April, 1953

Scrapple From The AppleVGM Records VGM0009
Out Of Nowhere-
Now's The Time-

* VGM Records VGM0009   Charlie Parker - Yardbird-DC-53   1983

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, percussion #3,4.

Birdland, NYC, May 9, 1953

1.Cool BluesColumbia JC 34831
2.Star Eyes-
3.Moose The Mooche / Lullaby Of Birdland-
4.Broadway / Lullaby Of Birdland-

* Columbia JC 34831   Charlie Parker - Summit Meeting At Birdland   1977

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

Perdido (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
PerdidoDebut DLP-2, (D) DEP 31
-Debut DEB-124; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Salt Peanuts (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Salt Peanuts #1 & 2Debut DLP-2, DEB-124, (D) DEP 31; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You Are (undubbed version)Debut DLP-2, (D) DEP 32, 12DCD-4402-2
52nd Street Theme (undubbed version)-
All The Things You AreDebut DEB-124; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
52nd Street Theme-

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Allen's Alley (as Wee) (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Allen's Alley (as Wee)Debut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 32; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Hot House (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Hot House #1 & 2Debut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 33; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
A Night In Tunisia (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
A Night In TunisiaDebut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 34; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-124   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall   1956
= Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003   -   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-044   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-044-2   -   1989
= America (F) 30 AM 6053   Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall   1969
* Prestige PRST-24024   The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever Featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach   1973
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-2   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 040; Swing (F) M 33312   The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1
* Debut DLP-4   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 3   1954
= Vogue (E) LDE 087; Swing (F) M 33318   The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 3
* Debut (D) DEP 31   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 32   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 33   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 3   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 34   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 4   1958

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

WJZ radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, May 22, 1953

Cool Bluesunissued
All The Things You Are-
Lullaby Of Birdland-

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker Sextet With Miles Davis

Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.

Birdland, NYC, May 23, 1953

The Bluest BluesMark Gardner (E) MG 102; Klacto (E) MG 102; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1003
On The Sunny Side Of The Street-

* Mark Gardner (E) MG 102   Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks
* Klacto (E) MG 102   Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1003   Charlie Parker Vol. 2 - Bird Meets Birks

Charlie Parker Quartet With Gil Evans Orchestra

Junior Collins, French horn; Al Block, flute; Tommy Mace, oboe; Manny Thaler, bassoon; Hal McKusick, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tony Aless, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; The Dave Lambert Singers, including Annie Ross, vocal; Dave Lambert, vocal, arranger; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Fulton Recording, NYC, May 25, 1953

1238-1In The Still Of The NightVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1238-2--
1238-3--
1238-4--
1238-5--
1238-6--
1238-7-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2523
1239-1Old FolksVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1239-2--
1239-3--
1239-4--
1239-5--
1239-6--
1239-7--
1239-8--
1239-9-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, V6-8787, VE-2-2523
1240-9If I Love AgainVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2523

* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury 11100, 11100x45; Clef 11100, 11100x45   Charlie Parker - In The Still Of The Night / Old Folks

Bud Powell Trio

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Candido, congas.

WJZ radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, May 30, 1953

Moose The MoocheESP-Disk' (J) SFX-10028; Stash ST-CD-10
Cheryl-
Lullaby Of BirdlandStash ST-CD-10

* ESP-Disk' (J) SFX-10028   Bud Powell - 1953 Summer Sessions: Broadcast Performances   1978
= Base Record (It) ESP 3034   Bud Powell - 1953 Summer Sessions: Broadcast Performances Vol. 2   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3023-2   Bud Powell - Summer Broadcasts 1953   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3023   -   2005+
* Stash ST-CD-10   Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

WJZ radio broadcast, NYC, May, 1953

Dance Of The InfidelsS.C.A.M. JPG 1; Queen-disc (It) Q-002

* S.C.A.M. JPG 1   Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels
* Queen-disc (It) Q-002   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie - Bird With Miles And Dizzy

Charlie Parker Quintet

Herb Pomeroy, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dean Erle, piano; Bernie Griggs Jr., bass; Bill Graham, drums.

Hi-Hat, Boston, MA, June 14, 1953

Cool BluesStash ST-CD-21
Scrapple From The Apple-
Laura-
CherylPhoenix Jazz LP 10; Stash ST-CD-21
Ornithology / 52nd Street Theme-

* Phoenix Jazz LP 10   Charlie Parker - New Bird: Hi Hat Broadcasts 1953   1975
* Stash ST-CD-21   Charlie Parker - Rara Avis Avis, Rare Bird

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fulton Recording, NYC, July 28, 1953

1246-1Chi-ChiVerve MGV-8005, 825 671-2
1246-2-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-3-Verve MGV-8005, V/V6-8409, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1246-4Chi-Chi (alternate take)Verve 825 671-2
1246-5Chi-ChiVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-6-Clef 89138, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, 825 671-2
1247-1I Remember YouClef 89138, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1248-1Now's The TimeClef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1249-1ConfirmationVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1249-2--
1249-3-Clef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2

* Verve MGV-8005   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3   1956+
= ARS G-441   Now's The Time Featuring Charlie Parker   1950s
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve 825 671-2   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Clef MGC-157   Charlie Parker   1954
* Clef 89138, 89138x45   Charlie Parker - Chi-Chi / I Remember You   1955

Charlie Parker Quintet

Herb Pomeroy, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

WHDH radio broadcast, Storyville, Boston, MA, September 22, 1953

Now's The TimeBlue Note BT 85108
Don't Blame Me-
Dancing On The Ceiling-
Cool Blues-
Groovin' High-

* Blue Note BT 85108   Charlie Parker At Storyville   1985
= Blue Note CDP 7 85108 2   -   1988

Chet Baker Quartet With Charlie Parker

Chet Baker, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

University Of Oregon, OR, November 5, 1953

OrnithologyStash ST-CD-10
Barbados-
Cool Blues-

* Stash ST-CD-10   Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard

Charlie Parker Quintet

Herbie Williams, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Rollins Griffith, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Marquis Foster, drums.

NYC, December 19 and 20, 1953

Now's The TimePhoenix Jazz LP 10
Ornithology-
My Little Suede Shoes-
Groovin' High-

* Phoenix Jazz LP 10   Charlie Parker - New Bird: Hi Hat Broadcasts 1953   1975

Tony Fruscella Quintet

Tony Fruscella, trumpet; Davey Schildkraut or Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bill Triglia, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

Tony Fruscella's home, NYC, 1953

You Stepped Out Of A DreamRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 506
Now's The Time-
Emanon-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 506   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 2   1990

Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; and others.

probably NYC, 1953?

'Round Midnightunissued

1954

Charlie Parker Quintet

Herbie Williams, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Rollins Griffith, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Marquis Foster, drums.

WCOP radio broadcast, Hi-Hat, Boston, MA, January 18, 1954

OrnithologyStash ST-CD-10; Uptown UPCD 27.42
Out Of Nowhere-
Cool Blues-
My Funny Valentine (mistitled as Scrapple From The Apple)-

* Stash ST-CD-10   Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard
* Uptown UPCD 27.42   Charlie Parker - Boston 1952

Charlie Parker Sextet

Herbie Williams, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jay Migliori, tenor sax; Rollins Griffith, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Marquis Foster, drums.

WCOP radio broadcast, Hi-Hat, Boston, MA, January 23, 1954

Now's The TimeFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-303
Out Of Nowhere-
My Little Suede Shoes-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-303   Hi-Hat All Stars, Guest Artists, Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker Quintet

Herbie Williams, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Rollins Griffith, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Marquis Foster, drums.

WCOP radio broadcast, Hi-Hat, Boston, MA, January 24, 1954

Cool BluesPhoenix Jazz LP 12
My Little Suede Shoes-
Ornithology-
Out Of Nowhere / Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-

* Phoenix Jazz LP 12   Charlie Parker - New Bird Volume 2   1975

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra With Charlie Parker

Buddy Childers, Vic Minicheli, Sam Noto, Don Smith, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Ciavardone, Milt Gold, Frank Rosolino, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Charlie Mariano, Charlie Parker, Dave Schildkraut, alto sax; Mike Cicchetti, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Tony Ferina, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Bob Lesher, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Civic Auditorium, Portland, OR, February 25, 1954

Night And DayJazz Supreme JS 703
My Funny Valentine-
Cherokee-

* Jazz Supreme JS 703   Charlie Parker - Kenton And Bird

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Jerome Darr, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, March 31, 1954

1531-1I Get A Kick Out Of YouVerve MGV-8007, V3HB-8840
1531-2-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
1531-3--
1531-4--
1531-5--
1531-6--
1531-7-Verve MGV-8007, VE-2-2523
1532-1Just One Of Those Things-
1533-1My Heart Belongs To DaddyVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1533-2-Verve MGV-8007, VE-2-2523
1534-1I've Got You Under My Skin-

* Verve MGV-8007   Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter - The Genius Of Charlie Parker #5   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Tommy Potter or Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; unidentified strings.

WABC radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, August 27, 1954

What Is This Thing Called LoveOzone 2
Repetition-
Easy To Love-
East Of The Sun-

* Ozone 2   Charlie Parker-Miles Davis-Lee Konitz - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
= Ozone 2   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis-Lee Konitz - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 25, 1954

The Song Is YouRoulette RE-127
My Funny Valentine-
Cool Blues-

* Roulette RE-127   Various Artists - Echoes Of An Era: Birdland All-Stars At Carnegie Hall   1975

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, December 10, 1954

2115-1Love For SaleVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
2115-2--
2115-3--
2115-4-Verve MGV-8007
2115-5 | 62VK472-Verve MGV-8007, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523
2116-2I Love ParisVerve MGV-8007
2116-3-Verve MGV-8007, MGV-8001, VE-2-2523

* Verve MGV-8007   Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter - The Genius Of Charlie Parker #5   1956+
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988

Others

Charlie Parker Quintet

unknown, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

NYC, unknown date

I Can't Get StartedPhilology (It) 214 W 29
Diggin' Diz-

* Philology (It) 214 W 29   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 6   1990