Английская Википедия:Chasin' the Bird (song)
"Chasin' the Bird" is a composition by Charlie Parker. The original version, by Parker's quintet, was recorded on May 8, 1947. It has become a jazz standard.[1]
Composition
"Chasin' the Bird" is an unusual composition for Parker.Шаблон:Sfn Its theme "contains two simultaneous and interlocking melodies played contrapuntally by alto and trumpet."Шаблон:Sfn The structure is AABA and the harmony is based on that of "I Got Rhythm", in the key of F.[2]
Original recording
The composition was first recorded by Parker's quintet, which contained Parker (alto saxophone), Miles Davis (trumpet), Bud Powell (piano), Tommy Potter (bass), and Max Roach (drums).Шаблон:Sfn The recording session was in New York City on May 8, 1947, for Savoy Records.Шаблон:Sfn
References
Bibliography
- ↑ Taylor, Chuck (September 4, 1999) "Tom Harrell: Time's Mirror". Billboard. 111/36. p. 28.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book