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Yardbird Suite

[Charlie Parker]

One of Bird’s easier melodies to play, this is a great tune to learn if you’re new to bebop…it really doesn’t need to be played too fast. The changes flow nicely and lend themselves nicely to a straight samba feel – featured here. Be sure to check out Jimmy McGriff’s grooving version for organ.


Noteable Recordings:
album cover The Genius of Charlie Parker
The Genius of Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
album cover Bop Redux / Groovin' High
Bop Redux / Groovin' High
Hank Jones
Charlie Parker
album cover Fly Dude
Fly Dude
Jimmy McGriff