hoist the jazz flag

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Charlie Parker - Out of Nowhere (1947)

As with a previous post, Bird’s improvisational wizardry defies explanation or categorization. In the end, this is genius at its pinnacle. And Miles ain’t too shabby, neither.

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Charlie Parker - Embraceable You (1947)

For all of Bird’s legendary pace and pyrotechnical prowess, this cut’s three and a half minutes includes one of the prettiest solos you’ll hear anywhere.

[l to r] Tommy Potter, Charlie Parker and Max Roach at The Three Deuces, NYC circa August 1947 (photo by William P. Gottlieb)