0563 Charlie Watts [From One Charlie] FLAC 7(28.02)

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
The Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, has always been an admirer of Charlie Parker and in 1964 he published a small book called 'Ode To A High Flying Bird' which captured the highs and lows of Bird's life in narrative format and which he also illustrated. He was a budding graphic designer apparently and had hopes of a career in that field.
It was privately published and Watts signed each copy.
He was persuaded to have a second edition published in 1991 and Peter King was invited to provide the music to capture the flavour of Bird's Quintet with Red Rodney and that is what you will hear. One track has added strings.
The package came in a 12" lp size box with the 2nd edition book, the music cd and a large picture of Parker.
There is some fine music here all composed by Peter King, except for the two Bird originals, and played by a fine quintet. The only let down is the drummer himself but as this is a 'vanity' project, it's a small price to pay.
FLAC from cd with cd booklet scans plus scans of the front and back of the small book.

Gerard Presencer - trumpet
Peter King - alto
Brian Lemon - piano
Dave Green - bass
Charlie Watts - drums
plus on 03 only
William Armonn - violin
Vaughn Armonn - violin
Michael Jones - violin
Michael De Saulles - viola
Brian Hawkins - cello
Alan Dalziel - oboe
Chris Hooker - harp

01 Practising, Practising, Just Great
02 Blackbird - White Chicks
03 Bluebird
04 Terra De Pajaro
05 Badseeds - Rye Drinks
06 Relaxin' At Camarillo
07 Going, Going, Going, Gone

Label: UFO Records  UFO 2 CD
Recorded: February 26 27 Strings added March 06 1991
Lineage: CD>FLAC
Scans: Full