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Charlie Parker At Storyville

The set by Charlie Parker, at Storyville is a perfect example of bop or bebop. It fits almost all of the criteria we use to define bop. These criteria include, but are not limited to: fast tempo, display of instrumental virtuosity, complex melodies and harmonies, an unresolved character, highly syncopated and masterful improvisations. These were all shown throughout this set.
The compact disc I chose is actually a compilation of two different live sets 6 months apart. Both sets include Charlie Parker yet his accompaniment changes (see linear notes). Throughout this set it is obvious that Parker dominates. He can really make his horn sing. Even during the slow songs ...

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chorus. The trumpet and sax together here sound really fabulous. The two match each other with amazing accuracy. Following the chorus Charlie launches right into a solo. This solo shows Parker's command of his instrument. He is able to pack his solos full of information. He is double-timing through most of the set. He slides up and down pitches, is all over the range of his horn and uses a stop time to build tension near the end of his solo. With the end of Parker's solo, Pomeroy takes over and plays a solo on his trumpet. The notes Pomeroy plays strike me as intentional and deliberate. It seems that each note is very carefully placed and played. Following Pomeroy, Sir Charles Thompson plays a piano solo. After the piano solo Kenny Clarke trades 4's with Pomeroy and Parker. Following this is twice through the chorus and . . . the crowd goes wild.
Along with the form, the instrumentation of this piece is also very representative of the era. Kenny ...

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Added: 4/9/2004 12:12:34 AM
Category: American History
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 565
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