Yardbird Suite (Tal Farlow)
Context
Second track of The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow, recorded in May 1956 and released by Verve in 1957. Farlow takes up Charlie Parker's theme with pianist Eddie Costa and bassist Vinnie Burke, without drums.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Cool (Birth of the Cool). Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.