Complete Dial Sessions Master Takes

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1Diggin' Diz
recorded in:
Glendale, California, United States (on 1946-02-05)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1946-02-05)
double bass:
Ray Brown (jazz bassist) (on 1946-02-05)
drums (drum set):
Stan Levey (on 1946-02-05)
electric guitar [guitar] and guitar:
Arvin Garrison (on 1946-02-05)
piano:
George Handy (on 1946-02-05)
tenor saxophone:
Lucky Thompson (on 1946-02-05)
trumpet:
Dizzy Gillespie (on 1946-02-05)
orchestra:
Dizzy Gillespie Jazzmen (on 1946-02-05)
recorded at:
Electro Broadcast Studios (Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, California) in Glendale, California, United States (on 1946-02-05)
recording of:
Diggin' Diz (on 1946-02-05)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and George Handy
publisher:
EMI Mills Music Limited (PRS for Music-affiliated)
2:51
2Moose the Mooche (take 2)
recording of:
Moose the Mooche (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Atlantic Music Corp. (BMI)
3:05
3Yardbird Suite (take 4)
recording of:
Yardbird Suite (lyrics by Bob Dorough: "I sing this song hoping you'll all find out...") (on 1946-03-28)
lyricist:
Bob Dorough (in 1955)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
is based on:
Yardbird Suite (instrumental version)
2:57
4Ornithology (take 4)
recording of:
Ornithology (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Benny Harris and Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Marada Music Ltd.
3:03
5A Night in Tunisia (take 5)
recording of:
Night in Tunisia (instrumental) (on 1946-03-28)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
3:08
6Max (Is) Making Wax
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1946-07-29)
double bass:
Bob Kesterson (on 1946-07-29)
drums (drum set):
Roy Porter (on 1946-07-29)
piano:
Jimmy Bunn (40s jazz pianist) (on 1946-07-29)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1946-07-29)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1946-07-29)
recording of:
Max Making Wax (on 1946-07-29)
composer:
Oscar Pettiford
2:33
7Lover Man
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1946-07-29)
double bass:
Bob Kesterson (on 1946-07-29)
drums (drum set):
Roy Porter (on 1946-07-29)
piano:
Jimmy Bunn (40s jazz pianist) (on 1946-07-29)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1946-07-29)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1946-07-29)
instrumental recording of:
Lover Man (on 1946-07-29)
lyricist:
Jimmy Davis (US songwriter, wrote “Lover Man”) (in 1942), Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist) (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (pianist, arranger and songwriter) (in 1942)
composer:
Roger “Ram” Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist), Jimmy Davis (US songwriter, wrote “Lover Man”) (in 1942) and Jimmy Sherman (pianist, arranger and songwriter) (in 1942)
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) (ended) and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3:22
8The Gypsy
instrumental recording of:
The Gypsy (on 1946-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Reid (UK orchestra leader and songwriter)
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and MCA, Inc. (this was the US media company that became Universal Studios, Inc. in Dec 1996)
3:03
9Be-Bop
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1946-07-29)
double bass:
Bob Kesterson (on 1946-07-29)
drums (drum set):
Roy Porter (on 1946-07-29)
piano:
Jimmy Bunn (40s jazz pianist) (on 1946-07-29)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1946-07-29)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1946-07-29)
recording of:
Be-Bop (on 1946-07-29)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie
publisher:
MCA Inc./ASCAP (this was the US media company that became Universal Studios, Inc. in Dec 1996)
2:56
10This Is Always (take C)
recording of:
This Is Always (on 1947-02-19)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:15
11Dark Shadows (take C)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-19)
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-19)
drums (drum set):
‘Doc’ West (on 1947-02-19)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1947-02-19)
lead vocals:
Earl Coleman (on 1947-02-19)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-19)
recording of:
Dark Shadows (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
John ‘Shifty’ Henry
3:09
12Bird's Nest (take C)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-19)
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-19)
drums (drum set):
‘Doc’ West (on 1947-02-19)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1947-02-19)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-19)
recording of:
Bird's Nest (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:47
13Cool Blues (take C)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-19)
double bass [bass]:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-19)
drums (drum set):
‘Doc’ West (on 1947-02-19)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1947-02-19)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-19)
recording of:
Cool Blues (on 1947-02-19)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:09
14Relaxin' at Camarillo (take C)
recording of:
Relaxin’ at Camarillo (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:09
15Cheers (take D)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass [bass]:
Red Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Cheers (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:07
16Carvin' the Bird (take B)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass:
George "Red" Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Carvin' the Bird (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
2:50
17Stupendous (take A)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-02-26)
double bass [bass]:
George "Red" Callender (on 1947-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Don Lamond (on 1947-02-26)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1947-02-26)
piano:
Dodo Marmarosa (on 1947-02-26)
tenor saxophone:
Wardell Gray (on 1947-02-26)
trumpet:
Howard McGhee (on 1947-02-26)
orchestra:
Charlie Parker's New Stars (on 1947-02-26)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1947-02-26)
recording of:
Stupendous (on 1947-02-26)
composer:
Howard McGhee
3:03
18Dexterity (take B)
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:
Dexterity (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:00
19Bongo Bop (take A)
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)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Bongo Bop (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:47
20Dewey Square (take C)
recording of:
Dewey Square (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:07
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1The Hymn
recording of:
The Hymn (on 1947-10-28)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:35
2Bird of Paradise
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)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:14
3Embraceable You
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)
instrumental recording of:
Embraceable You (on 1947-10-28)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1928)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1928)
publisher:
Ira Gershwin Music, New World Music (new age music), New World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2024-01-01)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
3:27
4Bird Feathers
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
orchestra:
Original Charlie Parker Quintet (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
recording of:
Bird Feathers (on 1947-11-04)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:55
5Klact-Oveeseds-Tene
recording of:
Klactoveedsedstene (on 1947-11-04)
writer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
publisher:
Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
3:09
6Scrapple From the Apple
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
recording of:
Scrapple From the Apple (on 1947-11-04)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
translator:
Harrie Geelen
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
2:43
7My Old Flame
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios, Broadway in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
instrumental recording of:
My Old Flame (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Sam Coslow
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:18
8Out of Nowhere
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
instrumental recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:09
9Don't Blame Me
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-11-04)
producer:
Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-04)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-04)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-04)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-04)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-04)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-04)
instrumental recording of:
Don’t Blame Me (on 1947-11-04)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) and Ireneadele Publishing
2:51
10Drifting on a Reed
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
recording of:
Drifting on a Reed (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:00
11Quasimodo
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-11-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-11-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-11-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-11-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-11-17)
recording of:
Quasimodo (on 1947-11-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:56
12Charlie's Wig
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
recording of:
Charlie's Wig (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
2:46
13Bongo Beep
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
recording of:
Bongo Beep (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
3:01
14Crazeology
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
recording of:
Crazeology (on 1947-12-17)
composer:
Benny Harris
3:01
15How Deep Is the Ocean?
recording engineer:
Doug Hawkins (sound engineer)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-12-17)
double bass:
Tommy Potter (on 1947-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-12-17)
piano:
Duke Jordan (on 1947-12-17)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1947-12-17)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-12-17)
recorded at:
WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-17)
instrumental recording of:
How Deep Is the Ocean? (on 1947-12-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1932)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:27
16Hallejulah
instrumental recording of:
Hallelujah! (on 1945-06-06)
lyricist:
Clifford Grey (in 1927) and Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter) (in 1927)
composer:
Vincent Youmans (in 1927)
part of:
Hit the Deck (1955 movie)
4:01
17Get Happy
instrumental recording of:
Get Happy (on 1945-06-06)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1929)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1929)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Remick Music Corp., S.A. Music Co. and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Summer Stock
part of:
The Nine‐Fifteen Revue (1930)
3:43
18Slam Slam Blues
recording of:
Slam Slam Blues (on 1945-06-06)
composer:
Red Norvo
4:30
19Congo Blues
recording of:
Congo Blues (on 1945-06-06)
composer:
Red Norvo
3:52