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Billie’s Bounce

[Charlie Parker]

“Billie’s Bounce” was named for an agent, Billy Shaw at first release and the spelling error stuck. This is an iconic bebop head and the song itself embodies the genre. Once you have worked up a suitable vocabulary, these are fun changes to play fast on.


Noteable Recordings:
album cover Giblet Gravy (Bonus Track Version)
Giblet Gravy (Bonus Track Version)
George Benson
Charlie Parker
album cover Bluella: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Blues
Bluella: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Blues
Ella Fitzgerald
Charlie Parker