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Charlie Parker – Bird Lives! – Compact Disc

Charlie Parker, also known as ‘Bird,’ is one of the most influential figures in jazz history, known for his incredible technique and improvisational skills that helped shape the Bebop era of jazz.
Origin of ‘Bird Lives’

The phrase ‘Bird Lives’ became famous immediately following Charlie Parker’s death in 1955. It was famously scrawled as graffiti by Phil Schaap, a notable jazz historian, on a New York City sidewalk, symbolizing Parker’s enduring influence on jazz music despite his death. The phrase encapsulates the idea that while Parker was no longer alive, his music and influence would endure.

For anyone interested in jazz, Charlie Parker’s recordings are essential listening, providing a window into the genius of one of music’s greatest innovators. ‘Bird Lives’ as a phrase reminds us that his music remains vibrant and influential, continuing to inspire musicians and listeners around the world.

Charly International Records

Song List
1. Move
2. Ornithology
3. Out Of Nowhere
4. Hot House
5. How High The Moon
6. BeBop
7. Scarpple From The Apple
8. Street Beat
9. Round Midnight
10. Koko
11. Groovin High