'The Spirit of Charlie
Parker' is an atmospheric album that examines four Charlie Parker tunes;
beautifully arranged by Billy van Planck and engineered by none other than the
great late Rudy van Gelder. The musicians on this LP comprise of three
flutists: Frank Wess, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, one trombonist Frank Rehak,
and a crack rhythm section with the amazing pianist and vibist Eddie Costa
together with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Bobby Donaldson. In all four
great Bird tunes are showcased with great finesse, Enjoy!
World Wide Records, MGS-20003,
1958
Recorded 27th March, 1958 At
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Musicians:
Frank Wess - Flute
Bobby Jaspar - Flute,
Clarinet
Seldon Powell - Flute, Tenor
Saxophone
Frank Rehak - Trombone
Eddie Costa - Piano,
Vibraphone
George Duvivier - Bass
Bobby Donaldson - Drums
Billy Ver Planck - Arranger
Tracks:
A1. Parker's Mood (5:58)
A2. Marmaduke (9:38)
B1. Now's The Time (8:07)
B2. Ah Leu-Cha (7:52)
All Compositions by Charlie Parker
Total Time: 31:35
Credits:
Supervisor - Ozzie Cadena
Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Photography - Hank Schneider
Design [Album] - Levy A.
Agency
Liner Notes - H. Alan Stein
