Bird of Paradise (studio, 1947-10-28: Dial D1105-C, master take)

~ Recording by Charlie Parker Quintet

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Bird of Paradise3:06Charlie Parker QuintetBird of Paradise / DexterityCharlie Parker QuintetSingle
Dial Records (Late 40s jazz label focused on bop)1032
1.1Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerThe Very Best of BirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)2 WB 3198
1.9Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Collection - 20 Golden GreatsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, “the * collection”, “the essential *” and “the * story” series of releases/sublabels)DVCD 2017
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetMasterworks 1946-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Giants of Jazz (Italian)53007
1.22Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie Parker QuintetThe Legendary Dial Masters, Volume 1Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Stash RecordsST-CD-23
1.7Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerGiant Jazz HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Popcorn (Dutch budget label)PC 002C
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker Collection 25 Tunes (There is another release linked to this TOC that looks wrong)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
The Collection (Dutch, catalog numbers start with COL)COL 028
1.9Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerJazz Double BillCharlie Parker & Dizzy GillespieAlbum + Compilation
Starburst Music WorldCD-STB-8798
1.17Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD205
1.12Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-11-19
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)50003
1.12Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBluebirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
MasterToneRZ4036
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetMasterworks 1946-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Giants of Jazz (Italian)CD 53007
2.5Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie Parker QuintetThe Legendary Dial Masters, Volumes 1 & 2Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
Jazz ClassicsJZCL-5003
1.17Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerYardbird Suite: The Ultimate Charlie Parker CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72260
1.10Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerGroovin' HighCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Jazz TimeJTM 8133
2.11Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Gold CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Retro (European reissue label, cat. # usually start w/ R2CD)R2CD 40-16
1.16Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetBoss Bird!Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Official (Danish label)83011-2
1.5Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie Parker QuintetThe Chronological Classics: Charlie Parker 1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Classics (French jazz reissue label)1000
1.12Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBluebirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Hallmark Records (Pickwick UK imprint, unrelated to the US Hallmark greeting card label)311312
1.17Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetBird of ParadiseCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 498
3.20Bird Of Paradise (New York, October 28, 1947)3:09Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
204129, 204130, 204131, 204132, 204133, 204134, 204135, 204136, 204137, 204138
1.15Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerMidnite Jazz & Blues: The BirdsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMJB031
3.20Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerPortraitCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Past Perfect (DE reissue label of questionable legitimacy, run by TIM The International Music Company AG)204128-325
1.10Bird of Paradise3:12Miles DavisRound MidnightMiles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Elap Music (Danish label)16238CD
1.4Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Best of the Dial YearsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Stardust Records (budget (?) compilations, CLP prefix)CLP 0913-2
2.2Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerBird of ParadiseCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-06-18
Recall 2cd (UK 2CD re‐issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SMDCD348
3.5Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerOrnithologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5313
1.8Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerOrnithology: Classic Recordings 1945-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Naxos Jazz Legends8.120571
2.21Bird of Paradise?:??Charlie Parker QuintetThe Early Years 1945-1947Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-06-17
Body & Soul3042402
5.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-18
Savoy Jazz92911-2
2.9Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie Parker QuintetBoss Bird (Studio Recordings 1944-1951)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-07-08
Proper RecordsPROPERBOX 46
1.2Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerPlays It CoolCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Metro (UK reissue/compilation imprint, METRCD cat prefix)METRCD071
2.19Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Complete Savoy & Dial Master TakesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Savoy JazzSVY 17149
1.4Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetBird Up-The OriginalsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-10-21
Savoy JazzSVY 17148
1.7Bird of Paradise3:08Charlie Parker, Miles DavisBirdsongCharlie Parker, Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Savoy JazzSVY 17180
4.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetComplete Savoy & Dial SessionsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD44402
2.6Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Essential Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD531
2.10Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerTriple TreasuresCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Digimode Entertainment Ltd.Box 30060
2.3Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Genius of Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-02-08
Savoy Jazz17492
1.12Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerA Proper Introduction to Charlie Parker: Star EyesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-27
Proper RecordsINTRO CD 2077
1.32Bird of Paradise3:16Charlie Parker Quintet100 Mp3 Hits JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMPR 902704
2.2Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerComplete Dial Sessions Master TakesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD44432
2.10Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerMasters of Music: Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMOM610
1.4Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBird's NestCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
2.9Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie Parker with Miles DavisThe Savoy RecordingsCharlie Parker with Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Brilliant Jazz8408/7-8
1.18Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-03-05
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD620
1.19Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerThe Rise and Fall of Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Primo6043
8.9Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker & Miles DavisThe Savoy CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brilliant Jazz8408, 8408/1-20
3.20Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerNow's The TimeCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-18
Membran Music Ltd.222921
5.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018-03-11
Doxy Records (Bootlegs)
1.7Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker18 Reflective RecordingsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Audio Archive, Tring International PLC (not for release label use – for copyrights only)AA021
1.16Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerAnthologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Accord (French label; part of Universal Music France, formally Musidisc‐Europe)
2.5Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerAnthologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
America RecordsAM 008-009-010, AM 008/9/10
1.5Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerLegendary Dial Masters, Volume 2Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
1.8Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Charlie Parker CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.10Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker feat. Miles DavisBird & Miles (The Very Best of Charlie Parker With Miles Davis)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Jazz & Τζαζ (Greek jazz/world music magazine)0009-2
(unknown)
1.20Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerChasin' the BirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:Bird of Paradise (on 1947-10-28)

Related works

Bird of Paradise

composer:Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)