The Complete Dial Sessions [Box set]

Charlie Parker | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 23, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Jazz Classics
• ASIN: B000001LZ0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,594 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #70 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Bebop

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Diggin Ditz

2. Moose The Mooche Take 1

3. Moose The Mooche Take 2

4. Moose The Mooche Take 3

5. Yardbird Suite Take 1

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. This Is Always Take C

2. This Is Always Take D

3. Dark Shadows Take A

4. Dark Shadows Take B

5. Dark Shadows Take C

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Dexterity Take A

2. Dexterity Take B

3. Bongo Bop Take A

4. Bongo Bop Take B

5. Dewey Square Take A

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. My Old Flame Take A

2. Out Of Nowhere Take A

3. Out Of Nowhere Take B

4. Out Of Nowhere Take C

5. Don't Blame Me Take A

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie "Bird" Parker At His Creative Best, August 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Dial Sessions (Audio CD)

Recorded from 1945-1947, this CD set respresents Charlie Parker at his most creative. The genius of Bird - the creator of Bebop - is clearly evident in his solos: they unfold with daring melodic and rhythmic invention, clear tone, and with a precise, underlying logic that seems impossible at the sizzling speed with which he plays. While many jazz musicians seem to "play with the changes", Bird invents solos so new and complete its as if he's composing a song every time he solos. And, this CD set has many of Bird's own compositions, all of which formed the backbone of the Bebop musician's repertoire. Also, A young Miles Davis is on hand for almost every tune. His solos, full of simple intricacy, demonstrate how Miles was also one of the few true improvisers/creators in Jazz. This CD set is a must for any Jazz, Bebop, Parker, or Davis fan or enthusiast. Even Classical music fans may appreciate Bird's improvisation, for it is strongly influenced by Baroque-era notions of melodic creation. Listen to Bach's 2- or 3-part piano inventions, then listen to Bird. You'll be amazed at what you find, or rather, what you hear.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Jazz, August 1, 2002

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Blues Bro "bluesbro" (Lakewood, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Dial Sessions (Audio CD)

I am not a fan of alternate takes and usually skip them, but with Bird is different. Each take, he would improvise a unique and perfect solo. These recordings are up there with Louis Armsrtong hot five and sevens or Ellington's blanton webster band. I've heard some tracks on the newly remastered complete savoy and dial recordings, and well, I do prefer this one. The new release sounds more 'crisp' and 'clear', but this one has a more 'real sound', although you also get more hiss. I compared 'Yardbird suite' on both releases, and the version on the new edition has an annoying sound in the background, the same sound that my laptop hard drive does when is thinking really hard.

5.0 out of 5 stars Yardbird at his Best Bird with Miles Cool, November 30, 2010

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achdukleidustein "none" (Vladivistock) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Dial Sessions (Audio CD)

i agree with the other two reviewers, this is charlie p. at his best and most vigourous; the early years, and with a variety of sidemen. Side three, with Miles is so good; i think Mile's early years are bizarrely overlooked by Miles fans. Here is miles, age 18, playing with the top jazz man of the era, and not only not intimidated, but blowing cool already. Gotta hear it, man.