Now’s The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker (Verve By Request): Vinyl LP

This 1957 release, the third in a series expanding on Bird's early 1950s 10” Clef releases, showcases some of Parker's purest recordings and strongest performances with two different quartets. His lyrical and fluid improvisations on tracks like 'The Song Is You' and 'Laird Baird' truly display his unmatched genius. This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180 - gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit. Tracklist: Side A - 1. The Song Is You, 2. Laird Baird, 3. Kim, 4. Kim (Alternate Take), 5. Cosmic Rays, 6. Osmic Rays (Alternate Take); Side B - 7. Chi Chi, 8. Chi Chi (Alternate Take), 9. Chi Chi (Alternate Take), 10. I Remember You, 11. Now's The Time, 12. Confirmation.

To use this vinyl LP, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable platter and set the tonearm carefully on the starting groove. You can enjoy Charlie Parker's amazing music as it plays. When handling the vinyl, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, put the vinyl back in its sleeve to protect it from dust. Store the LP in a cool, dry place, standing upright to prevent warping. If you notice any dust on the vinyl, use a proper record cleaning brush to gently remove it before playing again.