JULY 28

           CHARLIE PARKER
            Now's the Time

                Recording Date:
                      July 28, 1953

                Personnel:
                      Charlie Parker AS
                      Al Haig            P
                      Percy Heath    B
                      Max Roach      D

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Review by Robert Taylor
Now's the Time captures Charlie Parker during one of his peak recording periods.  What makes this session extra special is the excellent recording quality that too many of his early recordings, brilliant as they are, suffered from. Hearing the clarity of each player contributes to one of bebop's best sessions. This is essential music.