LP - Black Vinyl
On the occasion of Charlie Parker's 100th birthday in 2020, Bird Lives opens, produces and records a new, orchestral view of his music. Played by one of the best big bands in Europe, arranged by Magnus Lindgren and John Beasley and with a squad of top-class guests, some of whom have received Grammy Awards, such as Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Miguel Zenon, Tia Fuller and many more.
Tracklist:
1. Cherokee/Koko (Ray Noble, Charlie Parker)
2. Summertime (George & Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward)
3. Scrapple from the Apple/Ah Leu Cha (Charlie Parker / arr. by John Beasley)
4. I ́ll Remember April (Gene Paul, Don Raye / arr. by John Beasley)
5. Confirmation (Charlie Parker)
6. Donna Lee (Charlie Parker)
7. Laura (David Raksin)
8. Overture to Bird (Charlie Parker, Barry Harris, David Raksin, George Gershwin, Gene DePaul / arr. by Magnus Lindgren)