Parker, Charlie 1920-1955
Overview
| Works: | 4,360 works in 9,394 publications in 11 languages and 70,486 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Biography Biographical films Criticism, interpretation, etc History Documentary television programs Coming-of-age films Documentary films Nonfiction films Live sound recordings |
| Roles: | Author, Performer, Instrumentalist, Composer, Interviewee, Conductor, Originator, Musician, Singer, Other, Honoree, Proofreader, Dedicatee, Attributed name, Contributor, Actor, int, Producer, Bibliographic antecedent, Scenarist, Narrator, Conceptor, Compiler |
| Classifications: | M1366, 781.65 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Charlie Parker
- Charlie Parker played be bop by Christopher Raschka( Recording )
- Bird lives! : the high life and hard times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker by Ross Russell( Book )
- Bird by Clint Eastwood( Visual )
- Bird : the legend of Charlie Parker by Robert George Reisner( Book )
- Kansas City lightning : the rise and times of Charlie Parker by Stanley Crouch( Book )
- Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker by Gary Giddins( Book )
- Yardbird suite : a compendium of the music and life of Charlie Parker by Lawrence O Koch( Book )
- Bird & Diz by Gary Golio( Book )
- Chasin' the Bird : the life and legacy of Charlie Parker by Brian Priestley( Book )
- Charlie Parker : his music and life by Carl Woideck( Book )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- Bird : the life and music of Charlie Parker by Chuck Haddix( Book )
- Jazz by Ken Burns( Visual )
- Charlie Parker by Ron Frankl( Book )
- Charlie Parker by Brian Priestley( Book )
- Charlie Parker and thematic improvisation by Henry Martin( Book )
- The Charlie Parker companion : six decades of commentary( Book )
- Charlie Parker played be bop by Christopher Raschka( Recording )
- Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker by Gary Giddins( Visual )
- The Dial recordings of Charlie Parker : a discography by Edward M Komara( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
204 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,445 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
204 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,445 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker omnibook : for C instruments (treble clef) by
Charlie Parker(
)
83 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Transskriptioner efter indspillede soloer
83 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Transskriptioner efter indspillede soloer
Jazz at Massey Hall by
Quintet (Jazz group)(
Recording
)
56 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern jazz summit meeting in Toronto that has been called the greatest jazz concert ever
56 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern jazz summit meeting in Toronto that has been called the greatest jazz concert ever
Ken Burns jazz : the story of America's music by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Bird and Diz by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
71 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This set contains the complete original LP Bird and Diz (Verve MGV-8006), consisting of a quintet session which marked Parker and Gillespie's last studio date ever (although they would later be recorded together live on numerous occasions, including the celebrated 1953 Massey Hall concert). This session was also Parker's only studio encounter with the great Thelonious Monk. As a bonus, all existing complete alternate takes not present on the 12" LP, as well as the only two breakdown takes with full Parker solos, and three further complete quintet and quartet sessions recorded by Bird for Verve during the same period, one of them featuring Miles Davis on trumpet"--Container
71 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This set contains the complete original LP Bird and Diz (Verve MGV-8006), consisting of a quintet session which marked Parker and Gillespie's last studio date ever (although they would later be recorded together live on numerous occasions, including the celebrated 1953 Massey Hall concert). This session was also Parker's only studio encounter with the great Thelonious Monk. As a bonus, all existing complete alternate takes not present on the 12" LP, as well as the only two breakdown takes with full Parker solos, and three further complete quintet and quartet sessions recorded by Bird for Verve during the same period, one of them featuring Miles Davis on trumpet"--Container
Le souffle au coeur = Murmur of the heart by
Louis Malle(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1971 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loosely based on the director's childhood, this film portrays a precocious fifteen-year-old boy as he journeys from childhood to adulthood, his story of sexual maturation, and the unorthodox relationship he has with his free-spirited mother
16 editions published between 1971 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loosely based on the director's childhood, this film portrays a precocious fifteen-year-old boy as he journeys from childhood to adulthood, his story of sexual maturation, and the unorthodox relationship he has with his free-spirited mother
Bird : the original recordings of Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
28 editions published between 1987 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1987 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yardbird suite by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
33 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Charlie Parker's saxophone jazz
33 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Charlie Parker's saxophone jazz
Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker by
Gary Giddins(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In film clips, photos, interviews and his only surviving TV appearance (with Dizzy Gillespie, playing Hot house), Parker's life is traced from Kansas City to the New York jazz scene of the 1950s
16 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In film clips, photos, interviews and his only surviving TV appearance (with Dizzy Gillespie, playing Hot house), Parker's life is traced from Kansas City to the New York jazz scene of the 1950s
The best of Ken Burns' Jazz by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Mas mambo mania! : more kings & queens of mambo(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now's the time by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
80 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker is captured at the peak of his career with these essential songs. Informative liner notes and remastered sound also add to this jazz experience
80 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker is captured at the peak of his career with these essential songs. Informative liner notes and remastered sound also add to this jazz experience
Bebop by
Bud Powell(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Parker with strings : the master takes by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
16 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The essential Charlie Parker by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
13 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1961 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete RCA Victor recordings by
Dizzy Gillespie(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Confirmation : best of the Verve years by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1948 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1948 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Testimony, a tribute to Charlie Parker : with new and selected jazz poems by
Yusef Komunyakaa(
Recording
)
11 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collaborative tribute of words and music reflecting the tension and beauty of jazz
11 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collaborative tribute of words and music reflecting the tension and beauty of jazz
Bird : original motion picture soundtrack by
Charlie Parker(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 by
Dizzy Gillespie(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2005 in 3 languages and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a live concert recording of Dizzy and Bird from Town Hall not previously known to have been recorded. Also features Don Byas, Al Haig, Curley Russell and Max Roach. This 7 track CD includes the songs Intro; Bebop; A Night In Tunisia; Groovin' High; Salt Peanuts; Hot House; and 52nd Street Theme
5 editions published in 2005 in 3 languages and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a live concert recording of Dizzy and Bird from Town Hall not previously known to have been recorded. Also features Don Byas, Al Haig, Curley Russell and Max Roach. This 7 track CD includes the songs Intro; Bebop; A Night In Tunisia; Groovin' High; Salt Peanuts; Hot House; and 52nd Street Theme
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Related Identities
- Gillespie, Dizzy 1917-1993 Other Singer Performer Musician Conductor Author Originator Instrumentalist Composer
- Roach, Max 1924-2007 Interviewee Performer Musician Lyricist Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Davis, Miles Interviewee Performer Musician Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Powell, Bud Performer Instrumentalist Author Musician
- Monk, Thelonious Performer Instrumentalist Author Musician Composer
- Giddins, Gary Scenarist Author of screenplay Author Director
- Russell, Curley Singer Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Ellington, Duke 1899-1974 Arranger Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Holiday, Billie 1915-1959 Singer Performer Author
- Potter, Tommy 1918-1988 Performer Instrumentalist Composer
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Associated Subjects
African American musicians African Americans Alternate takes (Sound recordings) American poetry Armstrong, Louis, Bop (Music) Brubeck, Dave Cuba Dance music Davis, Miles Desmond, Paul, Ellington, Duke, Fitzgerald, Ella Gillespie, Dizzy, Granz, Norman, Holiday, Billie, Improvisation (Music) Jazz Jazz--Analysis, appreciation Jazz--Lead sheets Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Lewis, John, Live sound recordings Mambo (Dance) Mambos (Music) Miller, Glenn, Monk, Thelonious Mothers and sons Mulligan, Gerry Musicians' spouses Musicians--Drug use Parker, Charlie, Picture books for children Racism Reinhardt, Django, Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophone with jazz ensemble Saxophonists Sex Shaw, Artie, Solo instrument music (Jazz) Strayhorn, Billy Teenage boys Television music Television soundtracks Trumpet with jazz ensemble United States Webster, Ben, World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Bird.
Bird 1920-1955
Bird Musiker 1920-1955
Čarli Parker
Čārlijs Pārkers
Chan Charlie 1920-1955
Charles Parker
Charley Parker
Charlie Chan.
Charlie Parker Amerikaanse jazz muzikant en componist
Charlie Parker amerykański saksofonista jazzowy
Charlie Parker and Strings
Charlie Parker And The Jazz All-Stars
Charlie Parker Jam Session
Charlie Parker sassofonista e compositore statunitense
Charlie Parker saxophoniste de jazz
Charlie Parker US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Altsaxofonist) und Komponist
Charlier Parker with Strings
Christopher, Charles
Parker-Bird, Charlie
Parker, Charles.
Parker, Charles 1920-1955
Parker, Charles C. 1920-1955
Parker, Charles Christopher
Parker, Charles Christopher 1920-1955
Parker Charles Christopher Jr 1920-1955
Parker, Charlie
Parker, Charlie "Bird"
Parker Jr., Charles "Bird"
Pārkers, Čārlijs, 1920-1955
Yardbird.
Yardbird 1920-1955
Τσάρλι Πάρκερ
Паркер, Чарли
Чарли Паркер
Чарли Паркър
Чарлі Паркер
צ'ארלי פרקר מוזיקאי אמריקאי
شارلي باركر
چارلی پارکر
ชาร์ลี พาร์กเกอร์
ჩარლზ პარკერი
찰리 파커
チャーリー・パーカー
パーカー, チャーリー
查利·帕克
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Japanese (6)
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Norwegian (1)
French (26)
German (15)
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