Charlie Parker – Ornithology: The Best of Bird (Craft Vinyl LP)

Ornithology: The Best of Bird is a new compilation bringing together 11 cuts from legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. Designed as an introduction to this influential artist, it covers Bird’s prime years between 1945 and 1953, with cuts including “Ko-Ko,” “Billie’s Bounce,” and “Groovin’ High.” Included on the back of the newly designed sleeve is a new essay by GRAMMY Award-winning writer Ashley Kahn.

Side A:

1. Ko-Ko
2. Now’s The Time
3. Cheryl
4. Parker’s Blood
5. Billie’s Bounce
6. Donna Lee
7. Confirmation (Live at Carnegie Hall)

Side B:

1. Ornithology (Live at the Royal Roost)
2. Groovin’ High (Live at the Royal Roost)
3. Anthropology (Live at the Royal Roost)
4. Salt Peanuts (Live at Massey Hall)