Session details: Lennie Tristano's studio (August 1951)

Charlie Parker session details

August 1951 (2 items; TT = 7:54)

Lennie Tristano's studio, New York NY

Private recording (Tape) (C+)

Charlie Parker (as); Lennie Tristano (p); Kenny Clarke (brushes)

1	All of Me (S. Simons-G. Marks)	3:34
2	I Can't Believe that You're in Love with Me (C. Gaskill-J. McHugh)	4:20


1 All of Me 12" LP: Philology Volume 4 (W 18) CD: Royal RJD 505, Philology Volume 1/4 (W 5/18), Definitive DRCD 11289, Frémeaux & Associés FA 1340
2 I Can't Believe that You're in Love with Me 12" LP: Philology Volume 4 (W 18) CD: Royal RJD 505, Philology Volume 1/4 (W 5/18), Definitive DRCD 11289, Frémeaux & Associés FA 1340

Both of these items are included (with a heavy-handed rhythm section dubbed in) in Clint Eastwood's film, Bird: The Legend of Charlie Parker. Too bad Tristano and Parker's paths didn't cross more often.

Although the venue is usually described as Tristano's home, his residence at this time was in Flushing NY, and had a studio in Manhattan. Given the bulkiness of Parker's tape machine (a gift from Chan), it seems more likely that these recordings were made in Tristano's studio than in his duplex in Flushing. Thanks to Eunmi Shim for information and help with this session.