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Artist:Charlie Parker [ more ]
Song:Bloomdido
Album:20th Century Masters [ info ]
Released:1950
Last Played:May 11, 2013 - 00:18
Avg. Rating:7.9  (Total Ratings: 671)
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1 votes: 35 (5.2%)2 votes: 12 (1.8%)3 votes: 22 (3.3%)4 votes: 11 (1.6%)5 votes: 12 (1.8%)6 votes: 20 (3%)7 votes: 50 (7.5%)8 votes: 140 (21%)9 votes: 221 (33%)10 votes: 148 (22%)
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aspicer
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Oct 03, 2012 - 14:09 

Umm.....simply AWESOME will suffice!!!
kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Aug 01, 2012 - 14:21 

Jeez, given some of the comments for this, and jazz in general, I wonder just what organs some of you guys employ when listening to music. Dissing Charley Parker is like saying Michael Jordan or Ted Williams were just average ball players.  
Toke
(Bournemouth UK)
Posted: Apr 28, 2012 - 12:33 

WOW just tuned in and Bloomdido.... Nice one RP where else would ya get it.
mcYammer
(Beervana)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 09:51 

BIRD!
jcjoh
Posted: Dec 23, 2011 - 16:01 

Great talent, and a good example for 'why I'm not a modern jazz fan'.
jimmpypowder
Posted: Dec 23, 2011 - 15:58 

 Proclivities wrote:

What you call "make-it-up-as-you-go" could more accurately be called "improvisation" within the structure of a composition.  I believe this recording features Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Buddy Rich, but it's obviously not for everyone.
 
Yes its called improv bro.Geez

jimmpypowder
Posted: Dec 23, 2011 - 15:57 

What a talent !!
Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 08:11 

 Byronape wrote:
So, do I rate this song based on how much I like it, or based on my perceptions of the influence and importance of Charlie Parker.  I want to rate this a 9 just based on the musical mastery shown here, but I have never been able to get into this kind of make-it-up-as-you-go jazz

I want to like it, I really do, but I just can't get into it.  I'm rating it a 6 because Charlie Parker does not deserve anything less.
 
What you call "make-it-up-as-you-go" could more accurately be called "improvisation" within the structure of a composition.  I believe this recording features Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Buddy Rich, but it's obviously not for everyone.


Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 08:02 

 Byronape wrote:
I want to like it, I really do, but I just can't get into it.  I'm rating it a 6 because Charlie Parker does not deserve anything less.
 
I'm with you. . . except it's a generous 3 from me. I particularly dislike the very average drum solo at the end.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 08:02 


brilliant music...  absolutely incredible...  love it...

 
Ears_of_Stone
(Crushed under the hooves of the herd)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 08:00 

Bloomdido? Isn't that the Mayor of New York City? {#Whistle}
pomalley
(Land of Lincoln)
Posted: Aug 19, 2011 - 07:45 

The beginning of this always reminds me of "Going to the Show" with the 'regular guy' on Chicago's WXRT.  Not sure if he still does that, I moved away but always enjoyed it. 

or maybe it's the Sloan sessions, like I just saw someone mention.  Still, I liked the 'regular guy'... :)

Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx)
Posted: Jul 18, 2011 - 22:49 

So, do I rate this song based on how much I like it, or based on my perceptions of the influence and importance of Charlie Parker.  I want to rate this a 9 just based on the musical mastery shown here, but I have never been able to get into this kind of make-it-up-as-you-go jazz. 

I want to like it, I really do, but I just can't get into it.  I'm rating it a 6 because Charlie Parker does not deserve anything less.
Johnny_Wave
(California, baby)
Posted: Jul 18, 2011 - 22:47 

Great work
sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 06:31 

The best saxophonist......evah!{#Notworthy}
laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up)
Posted: May 16, 2011 - 16:11 

I don't know when I heard this before but I rated outstanding then 2
lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Mar 14, 2011 - 15:22 

HazzeSwede wrote: from the era when it took some skills to be a musician.
 
Such a shame they didn't use them on this recording!
 jbjnr wrote:

Such a shame they didn't use them on this recording!

 
One dumb comment follows another .
jbjnr
(Switzerland)
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - 06:36 

 HazzeSwede wrote:
from the era when it took some skills to be a musician.
 
Such a shame they didn't use them on this recording!

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jan 11, 2011 - 00:04 

8 + 1
Mugro
(My body is in Dubai, my heart is in Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Dec 10, 2010 - 10:05 

 Aegean wrote:
This genre defines the meaning of cacophony...  how do you tell the "good" from the "bad"??  {#Stop}
 

?????????

{#No}
randerse10
Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 03:36 

 Aegean wrote:
This genre defines the meaning of cacophony...  how do you tell the "good" from the "bad"??  {#Stop}
 
Experience. Having a musical background helps.
joshtime
Posted: Jun 02, 2010 - 09:56 

THAT'S what it's reminding me of..!! thanks! it was driving me crazy...

 
pattiecovert wrote:
Aha! When I hear this on MarketPlace it always catches my ear. It's nice to find out the musician and hear the whole thing. RP, you widen my musical knowledge every week!
 


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: May 01, 2010 - 17:00 

Okay, I love the skills, but I'm a very simple person, and this scattering of notes and tones just screws with my brain. Not my favorite - but some very talented musicians making great music. (I like Froot Loops...)
macadavy
(Cascadia's attic, eh?)
Posted: Jan 26, 2010 - 23:47 

Dang!  Who's that kickin' it on the skins?
(As if I didn't know!)
HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Nov 25, 2009 - 03:35 

from the era when it took some skills to be a musician.

Mike_S
(London ON)
Posted: Oct 24, 2009 - 17:57 

jump to y library i mean
Mike_S
(London ON)
Posted: Oct 24, 2009 - 17:55 

i wont jump...or jive
(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 19, 2009 - 12:22 



This song, like most songs by Charlie Parker, is medicine for the ears...


toterola
(Further)
Posted: Feb 13, 2009 - 19:47 

Ahhhh, Bird! I wonder at his talent, whenever I hear him play.

Excellent! Thanks Bill. {#Wave}
nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Dec 12, 2008 - 12:25 

 sirrus wrote:
The Sloan Sessions!!

 
Yeah, always makes me think that Charlie Parker has joined the staff of Marketplace . . .

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