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Charlie Parker

The Hits [ CD / Album ]

The Hits

SKU: CD117801 Barcode: 8436569194836
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  • Released Date: 31 Jul 2020

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take
Charlie Parker - The Hits Charlie Parker, the OG bird of bebop, has swooped in with a compilation that's more infectious than bird flu (but in a good way!). The Hits brings together some of Parker's most iconic tracks, from "Yardbird Suite" to "Ornithology", and let me tell you, listening to this album is like feeling the wind beneath your jazz-loving wings. Parker's virtuosic saxophone solos are as smooth as a pint of Guinness, each note gliding effortlessly over complex chord changes like a seasoned tightrope walker. The way he effortlessly improvises and navigates through harmonically challenging tunes will make you feel like a musical toddler in comparison. One standout track on the album is "Anthropology", a bebop masterpiece that showcases Parker's lightning-fast fingers and uncanny ability to turn a simple melody into a mind-bending labyrinth of sound. It's like watching a magician pull rabbits out of his saxophone, except the rabbits are mind-blowing solos. Overall, The Hits serves as a reminder of Parker's unparalleled talent and influence on generations of jazz musicians. So do yourself a favour and give it a spin – you'll be bebopping and scatting in no time. Bird is the word, baby!

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