Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop: The Savoy 10' LP Collection

The Savoy 10' LP collection!

Celebrating 80 years of Savoy Records with a collection of early bop recordings

Five 10' LPs cut from newly restored and remastered audio

Booklet features vintage photos and new liner notes by Grammy-winning writer and broadcaster Neil Tesser

Includes legendary artists Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Fats Navarro and more!

The Birth of Bop is a new collection celebrating the enduring legacy of Savoy Records Bop catalog spanning 1944-1949. Presented on five 10" vinyl records with audio restoration by Joe Tarantino and new liner notes by Grammy-winning writer and broadcaster Neil Tesser. The set Includes 30 tracks from such jazz legends as Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Allen Eager, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis.

The Birth Of Bop, Volume 1 - Savoy Records (MG 9022), Originally issued 1952

Side A:

1. Romance Without Finance - Charlie Parker

2. Dexter's Minor Mad - Dexter Gordon

3. Jay Bird - J.J. Johnson

Side B:

1. Hearing Bells - Milt Jackson

2. Chase 'N' Lion (Chase'n The Lion) - Leo Parker

3. Stan's Mood - Stan Getz

The Birth Of Bop, Volume 2 - Savoy Records (MG 9023), Originally issued 1952

Side A:

1. Hollerin' and Screamin' (Fatso) - Fats Navarro

2. Church Mouse - Allen Eager

3. Always - Kai Winding

Side B:

1. Byas A Drink - Don Byas

2. Jay Jay - J.J. Johnson

3. Long Tall Dexter - Dexter Gordon

The Birth Of Bop, Volume 3 - Savoy Records (MG 9024), Originally issued 1953

Side A:

1. Little Benny (King Kong) - Budd Johnson

2. Mad Be Bop - J.J. Johnson

3. Bubu - Milt Jackson

Side B:

1. Solitude - Leo Parker

2. Don't Worry 'Bout Me - Stan Getz

3. Maternity (Lard Pot) - Fats Navarro

The Birth Of Bop, Volume 4 - Savoy Records (MG 9025), Originally issued 1953

Side A:

1. Donald Jay - Allen Eager

2. Saxon - Kai Winding

3. Dee Dee's Dance - Budd Johnson

Side B:

1. Coppin' the Bop - J.J. Johnson

2. Junior - Milt Jackson

3. Dexter Digs In - Dexter Gordon

The Birth Of Bop, Volume 5 - Savoy Records (MG 9026), Originally issued 1953

Side A:

1. Unmeditated - Allen Eager

2. The Lion's Roar (Lion Roars) - Leo Parker

3. Stealin' Trash - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

Side B:

1. Pete's Beat - Roy Porter

2. Pumpernickel - Serge Chaloff

3. Blowin' For Kicks - Morris Lane

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