Ko-Ko

Charlie Parker · 1945

Context

Built on the chord changes of "Cherokee," this track is one of the very first bebop recordings to be released, made after the 1942-1944 recording ban that had kept the style off records. Parker's fast solo makes it a foundational piece. It entered the National Recording Registry in 2002.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• Now's the Time (1945)
• Billie's Bounce (1945)
• Yardbird Suite (1946)
• Ornithology (1946)
• Scrapple from the Apple (1947)
• Donna Lee (1947)

Sources

• EN: Ko-Ko
• EN: Charlie Parker's Savoy and Dial sessions

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