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Verve Jazz Masters 15

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As a compilation, this CD serves as a good introduction to Charlie Parker's varied work. It doesn't do as well as a coherent collection, but with an artist such as Mr. Parker, it would be impossible to achieve both.

I am just beginning to delve into older jazz recordings, and chose this record as an inexpensive way to become acquainted with Charlie Parker's work, and I was not disappointed. This CD really gives the listener a feeling for the breadth of Parker's accomplishments, and leaves one wanting to hear more.

For the serious jazz collector, this CD might be extraneous. I would buy some complete Parker albums rather than this CD. However, for the novice collector or new jazz buff, this CD is a good introduction to Parker's artistry and versatility.

I am untutored when it comes knowing jazz,I bought this album on the strength of one cut from the encyclopedia sized compilation called THE VERVE STORY, Repetition,Disc#1.
This album is like opening a window into another spirit dimension.
Jazz and with it American culture was in such flux at that time. This album, with widely various styles recalls that sense of flux that resides in us still, that still seeks the eternal and makes jazz relevant today. That transformative presence is well enough mapped out in this set of recordings for me to begin to understand the man:immortal artist and tortured soul,both come out quite strongly. The sound recording is quite good for the time it was done.The label is quality. This is one of the longest running CDs I have, so its value.