Yardbird Suite : A Compendium of the Music and Life of Charlie Parker by Koch, Lawrence O

Northeastern University Press. Near Fine. 1999. Revised Edition. Trade Paperback. 1555533841 . Large paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws to this clean, attractive copy, "In this revised and updated edition - Koch fuses musical discographical, and biographical analysis to thoroughly examine the evolution of Parker's innovative music" ; ; 384 pages .

Northeastern University Press, 1999. Softcover. Like New. 6x1x9. Bebop saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker (1920-1955), a man of extremes in his personal life, was a disciplined musical genius who expanded and transformed the boundaries of jazz. Richly illustrated with extensive musical notations, this in-depth study of hundreds of works in the Parker discography takes into account newly discovered recordings and CD reissues. Koch meticulously documents each recording session and provides an array of musical details on theme structure, key, chords, distinguishing phrases, and performance format. Comprehensive biographical material -- including the "Bird stories" of Parker's eccentric behavior, sexual appetite, drug addiction, and compulsive drinking -- is interwoven with the musical analysis to fully illuminate both the man and the musician. This volume will appeal to Bird fans, jazz buffs, and musicologists alike, and it will make an essential companion for listeners of… Read More

Northeastern University Press, 1999-05-13. Paperback. Clean & Unmarked. 6x1x9. Some creasing to leaves & some general wear overall. Text is clean & the spine is strong. 384 pp.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Northeastern University Press, 1999-05-13. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!