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July 30, 1953 (11 items; TT = 21:25)
Fulton Recording Studio, New York NY
Commercial for Mercury

Charlie Parker (as); Al Haig (p); Percy Heath (b); Max Roach (d)
1 Chi-Chi (take 1) (C. Parker) 3:08
2 Chi-Chi (take 2 (fs)) (C. Parker) 0:26
3 Chi-Chi (take 3) (C. Parker) 2:41
4 Chi-Chi (take 4) (C. Parker) 2:35
5 Chi-Chi (take 5 (fs)) (C. Parker) 0:16
6 Chi-Chi (take 6 (master)) (C. Parker) 3:01
7 I Remember You (J. Mercer-V. Schertzinger) 3:01
8 Now's the Time (C. Parker) 2:59
9 Confirmation (take 1 (fs)) (C. Parker) 0:13
10 Confirmation (take 2 (fs)) (C. Parker) 0:07
11 Confirmation (take 3 (master)) (C. Parker) 2:58

1 Chi-Chi (take 1)
12" LP: Verve MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

2 Chi-Chi (take 2 (fs))
12" LP: Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10)

3 Chi-Chi (take 3)
12" LP: Verve MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

4 Chi-Chi (take 4)
12" LP: Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10)

5 Chi-Chi (take 5 (fs))
12" LP: Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10)

6 Chi-Chi (take 6 (master))
78 rpm: Clef 89138
45 rpm: Clef EPC 208
10" LP: Clef MGC 157
12" LP: Verve MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

7 I Remember You
78 rpm: Clef 89138
45 rpm: Clef EPC 208
10" LP: Clef MGC 157
12" LP: Verve MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

8 Now's the Time
45 rpm: Clef EPC 208
10" LP: Clef MGC 157
12" LP: Verve MGV 8001, MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

9 Confirmation (take 1 (fs))
12" LP: Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10)

10 Confirmation (take 2 (fs))
12" LP: Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10)

11 Confirmation (take 3 (master))
45 rpm: Clef EPC 208
10" LP: Clef MGC 157
12" LP: Verve MGV 8001, MGV 8005, Verve (J) 00MJ 3268/77
CD: Verve 837141 (Disc 10), Frémeaux & Associés FA 1343

This is a memorable date. "Now's the Time" and "Confirmation" are among the best examples of Parker's mature playing on record, and the seasoned rhythm section supports him beautifully.
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