Charlie Parker - Bird on 52nd Street

A companion album to Bird at St. Nick's, this was also taped on location by trombonist Jimmy Knepper. It comes, most likely, from the Three Deuces on New York's famed "Swing Alley," 52^nd Street. The supporting cast of trumpeter Miles Davis, pianist Duke Jordan, bassist Tommy Porter and drummer Max Roach helped comprise the Charlie quintet but Jordan is heard in solo only briefly and Davis hardly at all. Tape was precious, and Knepper saved the lion's share for Bird.