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I first got to know Charlie Parker from albums that looked like this. In 1958 I could only afford to buy 2 of the series of 5.

Giving this one-time favorite a spin. Such impassioned stuff! In 1960 a London University student friend of mine was living in Drury Lane in the theatre district when the cast including musicians from The Connection arrived in his building for what was to be an abortive run of the play in the face of unhip London audiences. After showing off his Charlie Parker albums, my friend was invited to the dress rehearsal by McLean! The film of The Connection is very good, too. Saw it again at HOME, Manchester's arts centre, a couple of years ago. Should have thought of it when we were compiling a list of best jazz films a few weeks ago.

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If you're really cool you listen to them on 78s

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Muchas gracias.

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Sí, estoy de acuerdo.

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