Chasin The Bird tells the story of Charlie Parkers time in L.A.
December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on peoples couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks.
The graphic novel explores Birds relationship with the characters and events he encountered during his time in L.A. including recording some of his signature songs with Dial Record founder Ross Russell, a brief but influential stay at the home of famed jazz photographer William Claxton, a party for the ages at the ranch home of artist Jirayr Zorthian, and others who found themselves in the orbit of the jazz genius. Named after Charlie Parkers 1947 standard, Chasin the Bird adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The Deluxe Edition of the graphic novel includes:
A limited edition vinyl 45 with two unreleased Charlie Parker recordings (tracks to be announced ahead of release)
Exclusive deluxe edition graphic novel (only 1,200 available) with slipcover
(3) three exclusive Charlie Parker art prints
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Chasin The Bird tells the story of Charlie Parkers time in L.A.
December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on peoples couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks.
The graphic novel explores Birds relationship with the characters and events he encountered during his time in L.A. including recording some of his signature songs with Dial Record founder Ross Russell, a brief but influential stay at the home of famed jazz photographer William Claxton, a party for the ages at the ranch home of artist Jirayr Zorthian, and others who found themselves in the orbit of the jazz genius. Named after Charlie Parkers 1947 standard, Chasin the Bird adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The Deluxe Edition of the graphic novel includes:
A limited edition vinyl 45 with two unreleased Charlie Parker recordings (tracks to be announced ahead of release)
Exclusive deluxe edition graphic novel (only 1,200 available) with slipcover
(3) three exclusive Charlie Parker art prints
Out of stock? Get notified when this item is restocked.