{"product_id":"charlie-parker-bird-in-kansas-city","title":"Charlie Parker - Bird In Kansas City","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlie Parker's \u003cem\u003eBird in Kansas City\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating collection that offers a rare glimpse into the early genius of the bebop pioneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2024, this album features 13 tracks recorded between 1941 and 1951 in Parker's hometown, showcasing his informal yet masterful performances during this formative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album includes private recordings and previously unreleased tracks with the Jay McShann Band, highlighting Parker's inventive improvisations and playful mood. Despite the varying recording quality, his alto saxophone shines through, delivering energetic embellishments and long, elaborate phrases that test the limits of jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Soul (Phil Baxter Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherokee (Vic Damone Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Found a New Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Heart Tells Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm Getting Sentimental Over You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnidentified Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumpin' the Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLester Leaps In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbraceable You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh, Lady Be Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneysuckle Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Soul (Johnny Green Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherokee (Ray Noble Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBird in Kansas City\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable addition to Parker's monumental catalog, capturing his grace and greatness in casual settings and providing insight into his development as a jazz innovator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50397213851953,"sku":"602468047353","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/4369127-3238651.jpg?v=1733275348","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/charlie-parker-bird-in-kansas-city","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}