CHARLIE PARKER (What a chicken!) Jazz History #47

Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker lived only a decade after the release of his first record and there is only one video clip of him actually playing. Those are astonishing facts when you consider his monumental impact on the evolution of jazz. As the undisputed leader of the bebop movement in the 1940s, he stood at the forefront of what could still be seen as the start of the modern jazz era, nearly a century hence.
Bird's story is one of tragic genius, and one might wonder 'what if'. But his music was fully formed and complete, so perhaps he fulfilled his destiny in spite of his truncated life. In any case, his position atop the jazz pantheon has made him an almost mythological figure. The clips in this video of Jay McShann confirming the story of how Bird earned his nickname, and his humble nature revealed in an interview with Paul Desmond are worth the price of admission. Bird Lives!
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[@s.alexiangardner1302]

Jazz Lives through your contribution to the legacy of this American treasure. So many of our musical greats have passed on, but their genius of music will never die.

[@chasesanborn]

Mine is a small part, but I'm happy to play it. Thanks for your sentiment!

[@20allerac]

Well done!! Bird lives. Thanks for the post.

[@chasesanborn]

I expect he will for a long time to come. Thanks for the comment!

[@baconlatte]

Great to hear the yardbird story firsthand. And to hear Desmond and Bird talking. Holy cow.

[@chasesanborn]

Indeed.

[@patrickthames8853]

The hits and trills by the trumpet section of the brass section of the Jay McShan band are killing! Jay McShan worked them and it shows!

[@chasesanborn]

Agreed--tight and cohesive section playing.

[@my.kookin.channel333]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful tributes🏆🏆🏆👍🏾

[@chasesanborn]

I'm always happy to hear that people are enjoying them!

[@my.kookin.channel333]

@@chasesanborn 👍🏾

[@edk2221]

Just Friends was an EXCELLENT outro song. How beautiful

[@chasesanborn]

Yes it is.

[@e-money.]

Always loved "Just Friends" such a great track. I had never heard Ko-Ko prior to this, thanks for the knowledge!

[@chasesanborn]

Happy to share the wealth and knowledge!

[@jasonstegallco.960]

I did too. Also liked Now's The Time and Bloomdido as well.

[@robertmarcus6644]

Thanks, so much for posting this treasure

[@chasesanborn]

Most of the thanks go to Bird for BEING the treasure, but thank you for the comment!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Truly delightful presentation. Thank you so much! ✊🏽

[@chasesanborn]

Thanks for saying so!

[@JerryAttric42]

thank you for this wonderful insight into the genius of Charlie Parker.

[@chasesanborn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reuven8815]

Excellent!

[@chasesanborn]

Thanks for saying so!

[@dimitrismoudopoulos8173]

Great.Very enjoyable and informative

[@chasesanborn]

It's hard to go wrong if the subject is Charlie Parker.

[@tooter1able]

Thanks Chase.

[@chasesanborn]

You're welcome!

[@johannhauffman323]

Wunderbar !

[@chasesanborn]

Danke!

[@willismartin9196]

Resourceful 😊

[@lyntedrockley7295]

That track Swingmatism has some phrases in that turn up in Goodman/Sauter's Clarinet A La King. As well as the overall feel. Never heard that track before, I'm guessing Sauter did!

[@chasesanborn]

Interesting connection, thanks!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

That rhythm break after the alto solo was unbelievable, and then those horn figures after that? Phew! 😮 🔥🥵💨 🚿

[@user-ue6sg1ec8q]

Listen to Bird! Diz and the Prez! Brownie and Duke! Music immortals...!

[@chasesanborn]

Good advice!

[@l.a.covers8400]

Sort of Unrelated. But Chase. How useful do you think the Charlie Parker omnibook is to someone looking to absorb bebop language into their own playing?

[@chasesanborn]

It's most useful if you first try to transcribe the solos yourself, and then check your work. Bird may not be the first choice for someone just starting to transcribe, but but music has to be ingested by ear, not by eye. See my videos on solo transcription in the Jazz Tactics playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLdkYbUyqvkhSJJ4IJFoNYBtNaxiMZgNlg

[@benlandro6776]

are you any relation to jason sanborn?

[@chasesanborn]

No Jason in my family that I can think of.

[@barbarabrown3381]

How about the coffee folks?