The Quartet of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time
Charlie Parker - alto saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Charlie Parker]
Max Roach - drums [click here to see more vinyl featuring Max Roach]
Hank Jones - piano (A1-6) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Hank Jones]
Percy Heath - bass (B1-6)
Teddy Kotick - bass (A1-6)
Al Haig - piano (B1-6)
Written by Charlie Parker (A2 to B3, B5-6), Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II (A1), Victor Schertzinger (B4), Johnny Mercer (B4)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Third Man in Detroit, MI
Label : Verve By Request Series
Original Label : Verve
Recorded December 30, 1952 & July 28, 1953
Produced by Norman Granz
Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Originally released in 1956
Reissued in July 2024
Tracks :
Side A:
- The Song Is You
- Laird Baird
- Kim
- Kim (Alternate Take)
- Cosmic Rays
- Cosmic Rays (Alternate Take)
Side B:
- Chi Chi
- Chi Chi (Alternate Take)
- Chi Chi (Alternate Take)
- I Remember You
- Now's the Time
- Confirmation
Reviews :
“Now's the Time captures Charlie Parker during one of his peak recording periods. The personnel of Hank Jones, Al Haig, Percy Heath, Teddy Kotick, and Max Roach all contribute immeasurably to this classic session. There are numerous outtakes, which offers a fascinating analysis of Parker's improvisations, as well as classics such as "Song Is You," "Laird Baird," "Kim," and "Now's the Time." What makes this session extra special is the excellent recording quality that too many of his early recordings, brilliant as they are, suffered from. Hearing the clarity of each player contributes to one of bebop's best sessions. This is essential music.” AllMusic Review by Robert Taylor
Rating:
AllMusic : 3 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.42 / 5