Without question, Charlie Parker is, alongside John Coltrane, not only one of the most important saxophonists in jazz, but also one of the most influential musicians of modern times. There are countless releases of the recordings from “Bird’s” short creative period, which are among the most important documents of jazz. The discovery of unpublished Parker recordings is always considered a sensation, so these from 1941-1951 are also likely to trigger a great response. Most of them had never been heard of before and some were unknown to even exist. In addition to two unreleased 78rpm singles with the Jay McShann Band, you can hear two private Parker sessions recorded at his friend Phil Baxter's house and Vic Damon's studio. For all fans of classic jazz, this 140g pressing in a single sleeve with new liner notes is indispensable.

Tracklist:

A1. Bird Song #1 
A2. Bird Song #2 
A3. Bird Song #3 
A4. Cherokee — Phil Baxter version 
A5. Body and Soul — Phil Baxter version
A6. Honeysuckle Rose
A7. Perdido 

Personnel: Charlie Parker (alto sax); unknown (bass); unknown (drums)
Recorded: July 1951 at the home of Phil Baxter in Kansas City, MO

B1. Cherokee — Vic Damon version
B2. My Heart Tells Me
B3. I Found a New Baby
B4. Body and Soul — Vic Damon version
B5. Margie
B6. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You 

Tracks 1¬–4: Personnel: Charlie Parker (alto sax); Efferge Ware (guitar); Edward “Little Phil” Phillips (drums)
Recorded: probably June 1944 at Vic Damon’s Transcription Studios in Kansas City, MO.
Tracks 5 & 6: Personnel: Jay McShann and His Orchestra: Jay McShann (piano, director); Orville Minor (trumpet); Charlie Parker (alto sax); Joe Coleman (vocals); and probably Bernard Anderson, Harold Bruce, Joe Baird (trombone); John Jackson (alto sax); Harry Ferguson, Bob Mabane (tenor sax); Gene Ramey (bass); Gus Johnson (drums)
Recorded: February 6, 1941 in Kansas City, MO.