Autumn In New York
Charlie Parker Lyrics
You know the feeling of something half remembered
Of something that never happened, yet you recall it well
You know the feeling of recognizing someone
That you've never met as far as you could tell, well
Laura is the face in the misty light
Footsteps that you hear down the hall
The laugh that floats on a summer night
That you can never quite recall
And you see Laura on the train that is passing through
She gave your very first kiss to you
That was Laura but she's only a dream
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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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Charles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to "Bird" (or sometimes "Yard") and remained Parker's nickname for the rest of his life, and inspiration for the titles of his works such as "Ornithology and Yardbird suite".
Parker is commonly considered the greatest bebop jazz musician. In terms of influence and impact Read Full BioCharles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to "Bird" (or sometimes "Yard") and remained Parker's nickname for the rest of his life, and inspiration for the titles of his works such as "Ornithology and Yardbird suite".
Parker is commonly considered the greatest bebop jazz musician. In terms of influence and impact, his contribution to jazz was so great that Charles Mingus commented that if Bird were alive today, he would think he was living in a hall of mirrors. Bird's talent is compared almost without argument to such legendary musicians as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and his reputation and legend as one of the best saxophonists is such that some critics say he was unsurpassed.
A founding figure of bebop, Parker's innovative approach to melody, rhythm and harmony have exerted an incalculable influence on jazz.. Several of Parker's songs have become standards of the repertoire, and innumerable musicians have studied Parker's music and absorbed elements of his style.
Parker became an icon for the Beat generation, and was a pivotal figure in the evolving conception of the jazz musician as an uncompromising artist and intellectual, rather than just a popular entertainer. At various times, Parker fused jazz with other musical styles, from classical (seeking to study with Edgard Varese and Stefan Wolpe) to Latin music (recordings with Machito), blazing paths followed later by others.
Parker was known for often showing up to performances without an instrument and borrowing someone else's at the last moment. At more than one venue he played on a plastic Grafton saxophone; later, saxophonist Ornette Coleman used this brand of plastic sax in his early career. On one particular occasion before a concert in Toronto, Canada, he had sold his saxophone to buy drugs, and at the last minute, he, Dizzy Gillespie and other members of Charlie's entourage went running around Toronto trying to find a saxophone. After scouring all the downtown pawnshops open at the time, they were only able to find a Grafton, which Parker proceeded to use at the concert that night. This concert is documented on the album Jazz at Massey Hall. The album is considered one of the greatest live recordings in Jazz history.
Parker's battles with alcoholism and heroin addiction ranged from his teenage years until his death from pneumonia and a bleeding ulcer at thirty-four. The toll that the drug had taken on his relatively young body was quite profound - a doctor examining Parker's body estimated him to be around sixty years old.
During his lifetime, tribute was paid to Parker when a new nightclub in New York was named Birdland in his honour in 1949.Three years later, George Shearing wrote "Lullaby of Birdland", which was named for both Parker and the nightclub.
Other phenomena also occurred in the United States after the death of Parker, particularly the use of the term "Bird lives" in graffiti throughout New York hours after his death, and later as the title of a contemporary art piece of the same name, created by sculptor Robert Graham in 1999. Despite its widespread use, Ted Joans is usually credited with its inception.
Parker is commonly considered the greatest bebop jazz musician. In terms of influence and impact Read Full BioCharles Christopher "Bird" Parker, Jr (29th August 1920 – 12th March 1955) was a U.S. bebop saxophonist and composer. Early in his career Parker was dubbed Yardbird; this was later shortened to "Bird" (or sometimes "Yard") and remained Parker's nickname for the rest of his life, and inspiration for the titles of his works such as "Ornithology and Yardbird suite".
Parker is commonly considered the greatest bebop jazz musician. In terms of influence and impact, his contribution to jazz was so great that Charles Mingus commented that if Bird were alive today, he would think he was living in a hall of mirrors. Bird's talent is compared almost without argument to such legendary musicians as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and his reputation and legend as one of the best saxophonists is such that some critics say he was unsurpassed.
A founding figure of bebop, Parker's innovative approach to melody, rhythm and harmony have exerted an incalculable influence on jazz.. Several of Parker's songs have become standards of the repertoire, and innumerable musicians have studied Parker's music and absorbed elements of his style.
Parker became an icon for the Beat generation, and was a pivotal figure in the evolving conception of the jazz musician as an uncompromising artist and intellectual, rather than just a popular entertainer. At various times, Parker fused jazz with other musical styles, from classical (seeking to study with Edgard Varese and Stefan Wolpe) to Latin music (recordings with Machito), blazing paths followed later by others.
Parker was known for often showing up to performances without an instrument and borrowing someone else's at the last moment. At more than one venue he played on a plastic Grafton saxophone; later, saxophonist Ornette Coleman used this brand of plastic sax in his early career. On one particular occasion before a concert in Toronto, Canada, he had sold his saxophone to buy drugs, and at the last minute, he, Dizzy Gillespie and other members of Charlie's entourage went running around Toronto trying to find a saxophone. After scouring all the downtown pawnshops open at the time, they were only able to find a Grafton, which Parker proceeded to use at the concert that night. This concert is documented on the album Jazz at Massey Hall. The album is considered one of the greatest live recordings in Jazz history.
Parker's battles with alcoholism and heroin addiction ranged from his teenage years until his death from pneumonia and a bleeding ulcer at thirty-four. The toll that the drug had taken on his relatively young body was quite profound - a doctor examining Parker's body estimated him to be around sixty years old.
During his lifetime, tribute was paid to Parker when a new nightclub in New York was named Birdland in his honour in 1949.Three years later, George Shearing wrote "Lullaby of Birdland", which was named for both Parker and the nightclub.
Other phenomena also occurred in the United States after the death of Parker, particularly the use of the term "Bird lives" in graffiti throughout New York hours after his death, and later as the title of a contemporary art piece of the same name, created by sculptor Robert Graham in 1999. Despite its widespread use, Ted Joans is usually credited with its inception.
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vichy76
Could fit a 50's film noir:
It's a new year, a new beginning in a city that never sleeps, 1954. Discharged from army, last duty post, in Korea. Bought a new Chevy on my GI bill loan called a Corvette, black & chrome, 3-spd stick, drop top. Business starting slow for the new year at the private detective office, 12th floor, 33rd & Lexington. Windows stare into the dark, dimly lit streets, slow moving cars rushed to who knows, cold & and gray as a shark stare. I'm still haunted from returning from Korea that the Brooklyn Dodgers may plan to move to Los Angeles, I friggin hope not, they played only couple blocks from the office. Nothing better than weekends watching The Dodgers, called Bums, beating the tar outta Boston, couple cold brewskis, half dozen pups, makes the day.
Late evening sunset, took her out for a spin to Caldwell House,42ndst for a late nite nosh, about 5-blocks by Lexington subway. parked right out front, opening the door, the bell on top rings to let Sal know someone came in, I usually open & close it 3-times, Sal knows it's me.
Only 2 in Shaw's Diner, the other a young dame sitting at the counter, head in her hands sobbing red head, 25'ish, full figure, full length canvas London Fog slicker, low cut black pumps, hotter than a 2-dollar pistol on the 2a.m. street. She was money to someone, and definitely not happy.
Lit a lung dart, set it down in a partially filled butt tray, ordered black java & ham omelette, onions & extra swiss, rye toast, Shaw's omelettes are worth a gang fight in Brooklyn.
I was only off work about 1hr, still wearing the office garb, dark pork pie hat, gray long sleeved Henley shirt, dark gray felt trousers leather oxfords, mismatched socks, she never noticed.
Shuffled over to her as she begged the question, what's wrong honey, why's a real pretty girl like you down, so I asked the babe, she unwound like a fully automatic opening all chambers at once.......
https://youtu.be/sxz9eZ1Aons
tuxguys
I will never understand how the "Parker and Strings" recordings are ever dismissed for their "commerciality..."
They're so goddam beautiful.
imbees2
Because black people who recorded on whichever label were told they could not play with strings because they were black the didn’t understand string instrumentation. But the record company owners.
Jef Olson
After discovering the Bird with strings I started collecting "with strings" records- There are many. Some didnt work but most have some unusually gorgeous tracks. Like Chet Baker, Art Pepper(winter moon) Paul Desmond, Stan Getz. They all play with a different sound and emotional involvement than in the usual small combos. I have to include the Miles/Quincy Jones collaboration. Not strings but certainly an orchestra & legendary.Charlie Parker is really the original and still best of this sub genre.
jim partridge
there was I think that any attempt to produce a commercial recording was regarded as a betrayal of Jazz
Brian J. Carnevale
Back then the African Americans were looked down upon and to this daytjey still do not get enough credit to some of their masterful music that transcends generations, it really is timless! It so soothes the Soul.
boomerang905
I try to listen to this but it's hard. My older siblings who introduced this to my sister and I are gone now. We were little girls and would wait until the guys went to work, Dad was at work and mom in the living room....and we'd sneak and listen to this, careful not to 'scratch' the 78. I'm dating myself but we were really little and in love with beautiful sounds that defines us until this day. genius. I love it. ; )
boomerang905
@rick simpson it seems like yesterday. Thank you 😊
rick simpson
Beautiful story,
boomerang905
@Michael Shore thanks! 😊
Michael Shore
boomerang, if you're still out there, that's a story as beautiful as this music. thank you for sharing!