The Passion Of Charlie Parker

On this impulse! release, Charlie Parker's music is uniquely re-imagined by living legends of the modern jazz scene. Produced by Larry Klein, and including artists like Ben Monder, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, and Gregory Porter, this 'musical play' follows the narrative arc of Bird's life. This release aims to sound like something that outlines the shape of what Bird might be doing in this time, were he still alive and playing these songs.