A glimpse inside the heart and mind of one of the most inventive saxophonists of all time. His original 'Strings' LP, containing brilliant and unexpected interpretations of standards and first issued on Mercury in 1950, was a landmark in the cross-section of jazz and pop - and remains Charlie 'Bird' Parker's best-selling recording. This version features rare alternate takes from the album sessions.
Track Listing:
1. Just Friends (Take 2) - Charlie Parker
2. Everything Happens to Me (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
3. April in Paris (Take 2) - Charlie Parker
4. Summertime (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
5. Dancing in the Dark (Take 2) - Charlie Parker
6. Laura (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
7. They Can't Take That Away from Me (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
8. (You Came Along From) Out of Nowhere (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
9. East of the Sun (West of the Moon) [take 1] - Charlie Parker
10. Easy to Love (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
11. I'm in the Mood for Love (Take 3) - Charlie Parker
12. I'll Remember April (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
13. Temptation (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
14. Stella By Starlight (Take 1) - Charlie Parker
Year of Production: 1950
