Bird And Diz (Special Edition Yellow Vinyl)

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Label: ERMITAGE
Genre: Jazz
Format:Vinyl LP
Released:27th June 2025
Catalogue No:VNL22687
Barcode:3770024956870

Description:

Bird and Diz’ is the legendary collaboration between two jazz giants:
saxophonist Charlie Parker (nicknamed “Bird”) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie
(often referred to as “Diz”) key fgures in the development of bebop
Their partnership was pivotal in shaping the sound and direction of bebop and their
recordings together are considered some of the most infuential in jazz history.
“Salt
Peanuts”, “A Night in Tunisia”, “Shaw Nuff” and “Anthropology” are tracks showcase
the incredible chemistry and virtuosity of these two jazz masters, leaving an indelible
mark on the history and, beyond their musical contributions, Bird and Diz were cultural
icons who played a signifcant role in breaking down racial barriers in the jazz world.

Overall, the partnership between Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie represents a
golden era in jazz history marked by innovation, collaboration and artistic excellence
and their music continues to inspire and captivate listeners, ensuring that Bird and Diz
will always be remembered as two of the greatest fgures in the pantheon of jazz
legends

Tracks:

Bloomdido / An Oscar For Treadwell / An Oscar For Treadwell (Alternate
take) / Mohawk / Mohawk (Alternate take) / My Melancholy Baby / Leap Frog / Leap
Frog (Alternate take) / Leap Frog (Alternate take) / Relaxin' With Lee / Relaxin' With
Lee (Alternate take)