CHARLIE PARKER Lover Man / Be-Bop 78 RPM Dial 1007 Howard McGhee Quintet
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CHARLIE PARKER Lover Man / Be-Bop 78 RPM Howard McGhee Quintet DIAL 1007 Alto Sax Solo

78 RPM Record: Howard McGhee Quintet featuring Charlie Parker

🎶 Item Details

  • Artist: Howard McGhee Quintet featuring Charlie Parker (Alto Sax Solo)

    • Personnel: Howard McGhee (Trumpet), Charlie Parker (Alto Sax), Jimmy Bunn (Piano), Bob Kesterson (Bass), Roy Porter (Drums).

  • Record Label: DIAL RECORDS (Yellow Label - "Contemporary American Music")

  • Catalog Number: 1007

  • Matrix / Take Number (if visible): D-1024 (A-Side: Be-Bop) / D-1022 (B-Side: Lover Man)

  • Songs:

    • A-Side: Be-Bop (Gillespie) - Instrumental

    • B-Side: Lover Man (Ramirez-Davis-Sherman) - Alto Sax Solo

  • Approx. Year: 1946 (Recorded July 29, 1946, as noted on label)

  • Genre: Bebop / West Coast Jazz / Alto Saxophone Solo

✨ Artist Spotlight

This is one of the most historically valuable 78 RPM recordings of the Bebop era, featuring Charlie Parker (Alto Sax Solo) in an early West Coast session. The B-side, "Lover Man," is an iconic and highly scrutinized piece of jazz history, and the A-side features a classic Bebop tune ("Be-Bop"). Records on the Dial label are essential for any serious Bebop collector.

💿 Condition & Disclosure

Record Grade (Visual): G+ (Good Plus)

Feature Description Notes The shellac shows visible surface wear, scuffing, and minor scratches across both sides. The surface displays signs of handling, and surface noise should be expected. The label on the B-side shows minor edge chipping/creasing. Labels The DIAL Records yellow labels are mostly clean and legible, clearly listing the personnel and recording date. CRITICAL FLAW No chips or cracks are visible on the edge.

IMPORTANT: This record has not been tested for playability. It is sold strictly VISUALLY GRADED and is UNTESTED. Due to the vintage nature and lack of testing equipment, this item is sold AS-IS.


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