Complete Bird at St. Nick

Charlie Parker attracted young musicians like a magnet. Among them was trombonist Jimmy Knepper, who, at a time when tape recording was a brand-new thing, captured Bird in flight one winter night in Manhattan. He soared, and when Charles Mingus heard the music years later, he issued it as the first release on his new Jazz Workshop label. Since then, many private recordings of Parker have been made public. This was one of the first, and remains one of the best, a precious musical document.

Tracklisting:

1. Ornithology
2. I didn't know what time it was
3. Embraceable you
4. Scrapple from the apple
5. Hot House
6. Now The Time
7. Visa
8. Star eyes / 52nd St. Theme
9. Confirmation
10. Out of nowhere
11. I cover the waterfront
12. What's new
13. Smoke gets in your eyes / 52nd St. Theme
14. 52nd St. Theme
15. Big Foot
16. Dizzy Atmosphere
17. My Old Flame
18. 52nd St. Theme
19. Half Nelson
20. All The Things You Are
21. 52nd St. Theme

Recorded Live at St. Nick, 1950