14 important solos as played by the legendary Charlie Parker, including six never-recorded solos arranged by Parker and transcribed by Gil Fuller. With chord changes and a discography. Selected and edited by Stuart Isacoff.

For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: · Melody cue with proper style and inflection · Professional rhythm tracks · Choruses for soloing · Removable bass part · Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: · An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) · Additional choruses for soloing. 10 songs: Au Privave · Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) · Confirmation · Donna Lee · Moose the Mooche · My Little Suede Shoes · Now's the Time · Ornithology · Scrapple from the Apple · Yardbird Suite.

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Charlie Parker helped define the language of modern jazz. This marvelous arrangement of one of his most accessible compositions provides a perfect introduction to this legendary jazz master. Solid and swingin'! Enjoy great flexibility with the Easy Jazz Ensemble series! Playable with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.

Grade 2. (Sweeney)

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big band setting, and in the hands of Mark Taylor, this swingin' tune becomes an impressive-sounding chart for jazz ensemble.