UPC: 888072582217
Label: CRAFT RECORDINGS
Format: CD
Release Date: August 23, 2024
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Ornithology: The Best of Bird is a compilation bringing together 11 cuts from legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. Designed as an introduction to this influential artist, it covers Bird’s prime years between 1945 and 1953, with cuts including “Ko-Ko,” “Billie’s Bounce,” and “Groovin’ High”. Included on the back of the newly designed sleeve is a new essay by Grammy-Award winning writer Ashley Kahn.

TRACK LIST:

1. Ko-Ko
2. Now’s The Time
3. Cheryl
4. Parker’s Blood
5. Billie’s Bounce
6. Donna Lee
7. Confirmation (Live at Carnegie Hall)
8. Ornithology (Live at the Royal Roost)
9. Groovin’ High (Live at the Royal Roost)
10. Anthropology (Live at the Royal Roost)
11. Salt Peanuts (Live at Massey Hall)