Charlie Parker: The Complete Verve Master Takes auf 3 CDs

In a remarkably short span of time, Charlie Parker rewrote the rules of jazz and established himself as one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century.

Parker made his mark in many ways -- as a virtuoso saxophonist, and innovative composer, a trend-setting bandleader, and a galvanizing force in the development of modern jazz. He was on this earth for only thirty-four years, but he left behind several lifetimes' worth of immortal music.

Much of that music was documented by Norman Granz, the legendary record producer and founder of Verve Records, between 1947 and late 1954, just a few months before Parker's death. These three discs contain the master takes from every studio session Parker did for Granz, including the famous Charlie Parker With Strings recordings. With an all-star supporting cast that features Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, and many others.

This deluxe package includes:
- 73 tracks on 3 CDs
- almost 4 hours of music
- a 60-page booklet
- many rare photographs

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H.​ Thomas in stereoplay 1/04: "Dass der wohl größte Altsaxofonist des Jazz tatsächlich unsterblich ist, be- legt die kontinuierliche Pflege seines Werks, die mit der 3-CD-Edition "The Complete Verve Master Takes" einen Höhepunkt erreicht.​ Die in eine edle Metallbox verpack- ten Silberlinge bieten die 73 Master Takes aus den Studio- Sessions, die Bop-Innovator Parker zwischen 1947 und 1954 für das Label Verve absolvierte.​"