Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie - Bird and Diz (Special Edition Yellow Vinyl)

Cat. no: VNL22687
Format: LP Yellow Vinyl
Barcode: 3770024956870
Release Date: 27 Jun 2025
Genre: Jazz

'Bird and Diz' is the legendary collaboration between two jazz giants: saxophonist Charlie Parker (nicknamed "Bird") and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (often referred to as "Diz") key fgures in the development of bebop

Their partnership was pivotal in shaping the sound and direction of bebop and their recordings together are considered some of the most infuential in jazz history. "Salt Peanuts", "A Night in Tunisia", "Shaw Nuff" and "Anthropology" are tracks showcase the incredible chemistry and virtuosity of these two jazz masters, leaving an indelible mark on the history and, beyond their musical contributions, Bird and Diz were cultural icons who played a signifcant role in breaking down racial barriers in the jazz world.

Overall, the partnership between Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie represents a golden era in jazz history marked by innovation, collaboration and artistic excellence and their music continues to inspire and captivate listeners, ensuring that Bird and Diz will always be remembered as two of the greatest fgures in the pantheon of jazz legends.

Tracks: Bloomdido / An Oscar For Treadwell / An Oscar For Treadwell (Alternate 
take) / Mohawk / Mohawk (Alternate take) / My Melancholy Baby / Leap Frog / Leap 
Frog (Alternate take) / Leap Frog (Alternate take) / Relaxin' With Lee / Relaxin' With 
Lee (Alternate take)