This 1957 release, the third in a series of albums expanding on Bird's 10-inch Clef releases from the early 1950's, 'Now's The Time' boasts some of Parker's purest recordings and strongest playing, featuring two different quartets. His lyrical and fluid improvisations on cuts like 'The Song Is You' and 'Laird Baird' are on full display, prime examples of his unmatched genius. This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.
Track Listing:
1. The Song Is You - Charlie Parker
2. Laird Baird - Charlie Parker
3. Kim - Charlie Parker
4. Kim (Alternate Take) - Charlie Parker
5. Cosmic Rays - Charlie Parker
6. Osmic Rays (Alternate Take) - Charlie Parker
7. Chi Chi - Charlie Parker
8. Chi Chi (Alternate Take) - Charlie Parker
9. Chi Chi (Alternate Take) - Charlie Parker
10. I Remember You - Charlie Parker
11. Now's the Time - Charlie Parker
12. Confirmation - Charlie Parker
Year of Production: 1957
