Compact disc

Joe Lovano takes a thrillingly adventurous, thoroughly modern, and uniquely personal look at one of the most influential figures in jazz history. His exploration of the Charlie Parker songbook is not a mere retread, instead Lovano adds his own unique touches

All compositions by Charles Christopher Parker, Jr. except Lover man (by J.E. Davis, R.J. Ramirez, and J. Sherman) and Birdyard (by Joe Lovano)

Performed by Joe Lovano Us Five: Joe Lovano, tenor, mezzo soprano, straight alto, and aulochrome saxophones ; James Weidman, piano ; Esperanza Spalding, bass ; Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela, drums and percussion

Recorded on September 7-8, 2010 at Sear Sound, New York, N.Y

Passport -- Donna Lee -- Barbados -- Moose the mooche -- Lover man -- Birdyard -- Ko ko -- Blues collage -- Dexterity -- Dewey square -- Yardbird suite