GA Russell Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I am interested in buying CDs of Charlie Parker's master takes for Savoy and Dial. I am not particularly interested in multiple alternate takes and false starts. Can you recommend some things currently available which sound good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) I purchased the JSP box Charlie Parker: A Studio Chronicle 1940-1948 some years ago. This has minimal track duplication and cost isn't high. I don't know if the provenance is entirely kosher (JSP certainly appears to be a PD reissue specialist). Can't comment on comparative sound quality, but it doesn't sound outright bad IMO. Also bought the complete live Savoy. Definitely a legitimate issue. Can't comment on comparative SQ; certainly it isn't audiophile, but I didn't have high sonic expecations. Edited March 8, 2020 by T.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) Legitimate in what way? Authorization to use? Sound not pristine? If you wanted studio, why not purchase the complete savoy dial. You can probably find it in the secondary market. Sorry, didn’t see GAs post. The alt takes are important but you can skip them if you don’t like them. I’d rather have them than not. Edited March 8, 2020 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Savoy issued a master takes package of the Savoy and Dial material. Find one and buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chuck Nessa said: Savoy issued a master takes package of the Savoy and Dial material. Find one and buy it. It's a Savoy 3CD-set and unfortunately out of print. Chuck is right, get it if you find one - it's this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I third Chuck and Hans' recommendation--the absolute best way to pick up that material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 If you’re just looking for an intro to Bird, I got my start years ago with Yardbird Suite, which also includes his Verve material. I progressed from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Thanks for the suggestions! I already have the Savoy Live box and the Complete Verve box. I have considered the "Best of Savoy & Dial" disc. If you guys think the fidelity is good enough, I guess that is my best option. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Complete-Savoy-Studio-Recordings/dp/B000067FUO/ Now I see that the box Chuck and Hans mention is available for streaming at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Savoy-Dial-Master-Takes/dp/B00006H6A6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, J.A.W. said: It's a Savoy 3CD-set and unfortunately out of print. Chuck is right, get it if you find one - it's this one: Yes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) I think a little patience will bring you the one above at a decent price. Median selling price on Discogs is $25.49, and they go dirt cheap on ebay, just went for under $10 this past week. Edited March 9, 2020 by felser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheorghe Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 11 hours ago, J.A.W. said: It's a Savoy 3CD-set and unfortunately out of print. Chuck is right, get it if you find one - it's this one: That´s what I have ! This is the most enjoyable Version, you can listen to all the master takes in a chronological order. So you really have the most representative Studio work of Charlie Parker from 1944-1948. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 13 hours ago, felser said: I think a little patience will bring you the one above at a decent price. Median selling price on Discogs is $25.49, and they go dirt cheap on ebay, just went for under $10 this past week. Set up an automated search on eBay, and it'll alert you whenever a new copy is being sold. Bet you'll snag a decently priced on inside ot 10 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 17 hours ago, GA Russell said: Now I see that the box Chuck and Hans mention is available for streaming at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Savoy-Dial-Master-Takes/dp/B00006H6A6/ It's available to stream on Spotify as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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