One of the founding fathers of bebop, alto saxophonist Charlie Parker (1920-1955) was the most influential modern jazz artist ever and one of the few indisputable geniuses of his time. This set presents some of his best studio recordings, including masterpieces made for the Dial, Savoy and Verve labels.

Charlie Parker, alto sax

Featuring: Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Hank Jones, Erroll Garner, John Lewis, Duke Jordan (p), Percy Heath, Tommy Potter (b), Max Roach, Buddy Rich (d), among others.

Recorded between 1946 & 1953.