We celebrate the Charlie Parker centennial by giving an overview of his short, but impactful life. Dedicated to Phil Schaap, the Bird Watcher.

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Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

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YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs0t4vWJFwJohcQfubA3oOcG

Songs / Part 2

Track #6 "Scrapple From The Apple" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Released in 1948

Track #7 "Donna Lee (Take 5)" by Charlie Parker All-Stars

Recorded in 1947

Track #8 "Just Friends" by Charlie Parker with Strings

Released in 1950

Track #9 "My Little Suede Shoes" by Charlie Parker

Recorded in 1951

Track #10 "Old Folks (Take 8)" by Charlie Parker Quintet

Recorded in 1953

Interviews/Research/Learn More

Phil Schaap’s WKCR Archives
http://www.philschaapjazz.com/index.php?l=page_view&p=radio

Charlie Parker Chronology by Lief Bo Peterson
http://plosin.com/milesAhead/BirdChronology.aspx?fbclid=IwAR14NUsOXLXKhVs187tnFMqvT6M8HdAUERlZAhqyr_gFIzVd1miEz5uW-TU

Charlie Parker:  Old Folks blogpost on Jazz Wax including 2008 interview w/ Hal McKusick
https://www.jazzwax.com/2016/04/charlie-parker-old-folks.html

This was Shellac Attack - Jazz Lives! Part 2 of our Charlie Parker Centennial

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