Customer Reviews

Really is "The Essential" Charlie Parker!! - By: Ben Tunnicliffe, jazz bassist, 22 Sep 2006
I must admit I hadn't heard much Charlie Parker before buying this album as an introduction to bebops founder & one of the world's finest saxophonists to date. After listening to both CD'sin this double set right through various times I was addicted & I'm sure I shall buy much more of his work very soon. Many of the bebop enthusiasts I know agreed that the choice of song's on this album were very well selected & clearly outline the saxophonists different stagesin his musical career. I recommend this album to diehard bebop fans & everyone else alike either to hear the amazing musicianship, unpressedented composing skills or just to know where every musicianin the world hs gained some kind of influence. Pure Genious!!!