Supersax — Chasin' the Bird
Supersax's Chasin' the Bird is an exhilarating tribute to jazz innovator Charlie Parker. Led by saxophonist and arranger Med Flory, the ensemble recreates Parker's famously intricate improvisations as tightly harmonized lines for five saxophones, backed by a swinging rhythm section and outstanding brass soloists. This album brims with bebop energy, from “Shaw Nuff” and “A Night in Tunisia” to “Now's the Time” and the title track.
Artist: Supersax
Album: Chasin' the Bird
Original release: 1977
Original label: MPS
Genre: Jazz / Bebop / Bop
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 042282186720
Condition: Used CD; disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear.
Complete CD Track Listing — 10 Tracks
- Shaw Nuff
- A Night in Tunisia
- Drifting on a Reed (Big Foot)
- The Song Is You
- Oop Bop Sh'bam
- 'Round Midnight
- Now's the Time
- Dizzy Atmosphere
- Chasin' the Bird
- Parker's Mood
Featured Musicians and History
Musicians associated with these recordings include Med Flory, Joe Lopes, Warne Marsh, Jay Migliori and Jack Nimitz (saxophones); Blue Mitchell and Conte Candoli (trumpets); Frank Rosolino (trombone); Lou Levy (piano); Fred Atwood (bass); and Jake Hanna (drums). Recorded in 1976 and released in 1977, the album showcases Flory's inventive approach to transcribing and harmonizing Parker's solos. Supersax's five-saxophone sound gives listeners a fresh perspective on the harmonic and rhythmic imagination of bebop.