Bird of Paradise (studio, 1947-10-28: Dial D1105-C, master take)

~ Recording by Charlie Parker Quintet

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Bird of Paradise3:06Charlie Parker QuintetBird of Paradise / DexterityCharlie Parker QuintetSingle
Dial Records (Late 40s jazz label focused on bop)1032
1.12Bird of Paradise (-C)3:11Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker on Dial, Volume 4 (mono)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Live
Spotlite Records (UK-based jazz label, parent of Spotlite Jazz)104
1.1Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerThe Very Best of BirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)2 WB 3198
1.9Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Collection - 20 Golden GreatsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, “the * collection”, “the essential *” and “the * story” series of releases/sublabels)DVCD 2017
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetMasterworks 1946-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Giants of Jazz (Italian)53007
1.22Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie Parker QuintetThe Legendary Dial Masters, Volume 1Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Stash RecordsST-CD-23
1.7Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerGiant Jazz HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Popcorn (Dutch budget label)PC 002C
3.12Bird of Paradise (take C)3:16Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker on Dial: The Complete SessionsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-05-26
Spotlite Jazz
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker Collection 25 Tunes (There is another release linked to this TOC that looks wrong)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
The Collection (Dutch, catalog numbers start with COL)COL 028
1.9Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerJazz Double BillCharlie Parker & Dizzy GillespieAlbum + Compilation
Starburst Music WorldCD-STB-8798
1.17Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD205
1.12Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-11-19
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)50003
1.12Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBluebirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
MasterToneRZ4036
1.1Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetMasterworks 1946-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Giants of Jazz (Italian)CD 53007
2.5Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie Parker QuintetThe Legendary Dial Masters, Volumes 1 & 2Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
Jazz ClassicsJZCL-5003
1.17Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerYardbird Suite: The Ultimate Charlie Parker CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72260
1.10Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerGroovin' HighCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Jazz TimeJTM 8133
2.11Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Gold CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Retro (European reissue label, cat. # usually start w/ R2CD)R2CD 40-16
1.16Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetBoss Bird!Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Official (Danish label)83011-2
1.5Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie Parker QuintetThe Chronological Classics: Charlie Parker 1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Classics (French jazz reissue label)1000
1.12Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBluebirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Hallmark Records (Pickwick UK imprint, unrelated to the US Hallmark greeting card label)311312
3.12Bird of Paradise (-C)3:16Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker: The Complete Dial SessionsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD11152
1.17Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetBird of ParadiseCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 498
3.20Bird Of Paradise (New York, October 28, 1947)3:09Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
204129, 204130, 204131, 204132, 204133, 204134, 204135, 204136, 204137, 204138
1.15Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerMidnite Jazz & Blues: The BirdsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMJB031
3.20Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerPortraitCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Past Perfect (DE reissue label of questionable legitimacy, run by TIM The International Music Company AG)204128-325
1.10Bird of Paradise3:12Miles DavisRound MidnightMiles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Elap Music (Danish label)16238CD
1.4Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Best of the Dial YearsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Stardust Records (budget (?) compilations, CLP prefix)CLP 0913-2
2.2Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerBird of ParadiseCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-06-18
Recall 2cd (UK 2CD re‐issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SMDCD348
3.5Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerOrnithologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5313
1.8Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerOrnithology: Classic Recordings 1945-1947Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Naxos Jazz Legends8.120571
2.21Bird of Paradise?:??Charlie Parker QuintetThe Early Years 1945-1947Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-06-17
Body & Soul3042402
5.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-18
Savoy Jazz92911-2
2.9Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie Parker QuintetBoss Bird (Studio Recordings 1944-1951)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-07-08
Proper RecordsPROPERBOX 46
1.2Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerPlays It CoolCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Metro (UK reissue/compilation imprint, METRCD cat prefix)METRCD071
2.19Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Complete Savoy & Dial Master TakesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Savoy JazzSVY 17149
1.4Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetBird Up-The OriginalsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-10-21
Savoy JazzSVY 17148
1.7Bird of Paradise3:08Charlie Parker, Miles DavisBirdsongCharlie Parker, Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Savoy JazzSVY 17180
4.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetComplete Savoy & Dial SessionsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD44402
2.6Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker QuintetThe Essential Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD531
2.10Bird of Paradise3:13Charlie ParkerTriple TreasuresCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Digimode Entertainment Ltd.Box 30060
2.3Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Genius of Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-02-08
Savoy Jazz17492
1.12Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerA Proper Introduction to Charlie Parker: Star EyesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-27
Proper RecordsINTRO CD 2077
1.32Bird of Paradise3:16Charlie Parker Quintet100 Mp3 Hits JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMPR 902704
2.2Bird of Paradise3:14Charlie ParkerComplete Dial Sessions Master TakesCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD44432
2.10Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerMasters of Music: Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMOM610
2.11Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie Parker100 Hits: Jazz GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramHIT506
2.11Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie Parker100 Jazz GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramLATA563
2.11Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie Parker100 Jazz MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramLATA640
1.4Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerBird's NestCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
2.9Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie Parker with Miles DavisThe Savoy RecordingsCharlie Parker with Miles DavisAlbum + Compilation
Brilliant Jazz8408/7-8
1.18Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker QuintetIn a Soulful MoodCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-03-05
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD620
1.19Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerThe Rise and Fall of Charlie ParkerCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Primo6043
3.12Bird of Paradise (take C)3:16Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker on Dial: The Complete SessionsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-02-25
Spotlite Records (UK-based jazz label, parent of Spotlite Jazz)
8.9Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie Parker & Miles DavisThe Savoy CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brilliant Jazz8408, 8408/1-20
3.20Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerNow's The TimeCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-18
Membran Music Ltd.222921
5.17Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie ParkerThe Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings 1944-1948Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018-03-11
Doxy Records (DOXY around red-bordered cover; bootleg reissues)
1.7Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker18 Reflective RecordingsCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Audio Archive, Tring International PLC (not for release label use – for copyrights only)AA021
1.16Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerAnthologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Accord (French label; part of Universal Music France, formally Musidisc‐Europe)
2.5Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerAnthologyCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
America RecordsAM 008-009-010, AM 008/9/10
1.5Bird of Paradise3:15Charlie ParkerLegendary Dial Masters, Volume 2Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
1.8Bird of Paradise3:12Charlie ParkerThe Charlie Parker CollectionCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.3Bird of Paradise3:09Charlie ParkerΤα Μεγάλα Αστέρια της Rock 4Various ArtistsCompilation
Sakkaris Records, Sakkaris Records Ltd. (Greek record and distribution company), Τα Νέα (Greek newspaper that occasionally offers free CDs and DVDs)PR.SR 362, ΝΟΝΕ
1.10Bird of Paradise3:11Charlie Parker feat. Miles DavisBird & Miles (The Very Best of Charlie Parker With Miles Davis)Charlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation
Jazz & Τζαζ (Greek jazz/world music magazine)0009-2
(unknown)
1.20Bird of Paradise3:10Charlie ParkerChasin' the BirdCharlie ParkerAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Doug Hawkins (sound engineer) (on 1947-10-28)
producer:Ross Russell (US jazz producer 1940's-)
alto saxophone:Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist) (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:Tommy Potter (on 1947-10-28)
drums (drum set):Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1947-10-28)
piano:Duke Jordan (on 1947-10-28)
trumpet:Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1947-10-28)
recorded at:WOR Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:Bird of Paradise (on 1947-10-28)

Related works

Bird of Paradise

composer:Charlie Parker (aka “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)