Labels of Dial Records said that they were "Contemporary American Music", a dig at the traditionalist American Music Records label.
Releases
Dial 1002: "A Night in Tunisia" and "Ornithology". Both tracks were recorded by the Charlie Parker Septet at the legendary recording session on 28 March 1946. On its release, Billboard considered it "A collector's item".
Wheeler, Geoffrey. 1999. Jazz by Mail: Record Clubs and Record Labels, 1936 to 1958—Including Complete Discographies for Jazztone and Dial Records. Manassas, VA: Hillbrook Press. ISBN 0-9667819-0-2.
Mike Donovan (born 6 October 1971) is a San Francisco, California based musician best known as the guitarist and singer of Sic Alps (2004-2013). He has also released music by other San Francisco musicians with his Dial Records and Folding Cassettes labels.
Donovan is a veteran of several other bands. He was a member of The Ropers, The Church Steps with Chris Douglas, NAM, Big Techno Werewolves, Sounds of the Barbary Coast and Yikes.
In October 2013 he released his solo debut "Wot" on Drag City.
In May 2015, Donovan formed Peacers releasing a self-titled debut on July 17. The self titled album was co-produced and co-performed by Ty Segall.
Dial Records is a music label focusing primarily on post-minimalist dance music (aka. deep house). It was founded in 1999 in Hamburg, Germany by Peter M. Kersten and David Lieske. The Label has released a number of influential 12" and full-length albums by artists such as Lawrence, Carsten Jost, Pantha du Prince, Efdemin, John Roberts and others.
The infamous Charlie Parker recording of Lover Man
More Info At:
http://www.jazz.com/music/2008/3/4/charlie-parker-lover-man
published: 07 Feb 2009
Charlie Parker Septet "Moose the Mooche" Dial 1003 (March 28, 1946) Miles Davis, Dodo Marmarosa, bop
Charlie Parker Septet plays "Moose the Mooche" on Dial 1003.
Parker recorded it in Los Angeles for Dial on March 28, 1946, as the Charlie Parker Septet.
In Los Angeles, Charlie Parker played at Billy Berg’s club on Sunset Strip. He also made records for Ross Russell’s Dial Records.
His septet included trumpeter Miles Davis, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, bassist Vic McMillan, drummer Roy Porter, and pianist Dodo Marmarosa.
The white guitarist Arvin Garrison (of Toledo, Ohio) is obscure. His name is known to a few jazz fans today because he recorded with Charlie Parker.
Parker's chaotic lifestyle and addictions would soon lead to a breakdown. He stayed at Camarillo State Mental Hospital near Los Angeles until late January 1947, He stayed in California for several weeks after ...
published: 26 Oct 2015
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" July 1946 = Howard McGhee
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"--a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman.
The song is associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written.
Bird was supposed to take command of four selections at C. P. MacGregor Studios on July 29, 1946. He was unable to function as a band leader. He was in bad shape due to drugs and alcohol.
Add sleep deprivation and bad nutrition.
Month earlier, In February 1946, Hollywood record shop-owner Ross Russell signed a deal with Charlie Parker, who was 25. Over the next two years, Parker made recordings that came to be regarded as his best work.
But is "Lover Man" one of those "best" recordings? Or is it a disaster? Beauty is in the ears of the listener.
Russell eventually ...
published: 14 Aug 2015
'Charlie Parker on Dial' Promo film
'Charlie Parker on Dial', created for the 2013 London Jazz Festival, celebrates just two years in the great alto saxophonist's life - when he was signed to Dial Records, producing a series of classic recordings.
Written and arranged by Alex Webb, the show features Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Freddie Gavita (trumpet), Jo Caleb (guitar), Moses Boyd (drums) and Neil Charles (bass). It was narrated by Sirena Riley and also featured a guest appearance by trombonist Winston Rollins. More information at www.alexwebbsongwriter.wordpress.com
published: 02 Mar 2014
78RPM Charlie Parker Septet – A Night In Tunisia, Ornithology 1946 Dial – 1002
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Charlie Parker Septet plays "Moose the Mooche" on Dial 1003.
Parker recorded it in Los Angeles for Dial on March 28, 1946, as the Charlie Parker Septet.
In Lo...
Charlie Parker Septet plays "Moose the Mooche" on Dial 1003.
Parker recorded it in Los Angeles for Dial on March 28, 1946, as the Charlie Parker Septet.
In Los Angeles, Charlie Parker played at Billy Berg’s club on Sunset Strip. He also made records for Ross Russell’s Dial Records.
His septet included trumpeter Miles Davis, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, bassist Vic McMillan, drummer Roy Porter, and pianist Dodo Marmarosa.
The white guitarist Arvin Garrison (of Toledo, Ohio) is obscure. His name is known to a few jazz fans today because he recorded with Charlie Parker.
Parker's chaotic lifestyle and addictions would soon lead to a breakdown. He stayed at Camarillo State Mental Hospital near Los Angeles until late January 1947, He stayed in California for several weeks after his release, recording for Dial again (in February) and performing at the Hi-Di-Ho Club in March.
Parker returned to New York in April, 1947. He recorded for Savoy in May. On August 14, 1947, Parker was a sideman playing tenor sax on a record session led by Miles Davis! That sessions produced "Milestones," a John Lewis composition credited to Miles Davis. It seems John Lewis was so happy about Davis hiring him that Lewis "gave" Davis this number.
Why did Miles Davis led the session? The owner of Savoy Records, Herman Lubinsky, was worried about being sued by Dial Records’ owner and producer Ross Russell, who arrived in New York and told Lubinsky that he intended t o sue.
Russell contended that when Savoy recorded Charlie Parker, Savoy was in breach of Russell's exclusive contract with Parker.
So Lubinsky was playing it safe legally by issuing records in 1947 under the name Miles Davis.
Why is Parker on tenor sax? Herman Lubinsky at Savoy Records felt that since Miles was leader on the session, the recordings must not sound too much like those made with Miles as mere sideman. Miles Davis had new tunes for the sessions.
I suspect Bird lacked patience to learn many new songs in advance (if Bird had been the composer of the new tunes, he would have an incentive for more rehearsal), so having Bird on tenor sax had an advantage--it's a Bb-instrument as is the trumpet. Bird could sightread the themes without transposing the Bb-instrument parts to Eb, which is the alto-key.
The sound also changed due to Miles Davis hiring John Lewis. In other words, Miles did not hire Duke Jordan (to whom Charlie Parker had been loyal).
The sound is different for at least one other reason: Miles adapted Gil Evans’ "cool" approach to jazz. Charlie Parker was also an admirer of Gil Evans.
Charlie Parker Septet "Moose the Mooche" Dial 1003 (March 28, 1946) Miles Davis, Dodo Marmarosa, bop
Charlie Parker Septet plays "Moose the Mooche" on Dial 1003.
Parker recorded it in Los Angeles for Dial on March 28, 1946, as the Charlie Parker Septet.
In Los Angeles, Charlie Parker played at Billy Berg’s club on Sunset Strip. He also made records for Ross Russell’s Dial Records.
His septet included trumpeter Miles Davis, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, bassist Vic McMillan, drummer Roy Porter, and pianist Dodo Marmarosa.
The white guitarist Arvin Garrison (of Toledo, Ohio) is obscure. His name is known to a few jazz fans today because he recorded with Charlie Parker.
Parker's chaotic lifestyle and addictions would soon lead to a breakdown. He stayed at Camarillo State Mental Hospital near Los Angeles until late January 1947, He stayed in California for several weeks after his release, recording for Dial again (in February) and performing at the Hi-Di-Ho Club in March.
Parker returned to New York in April, 1947. He recorded for Savoy in May. On August 14, 1947, Parker was a sideman playing tenor sax on a record session led by Miles Davis! That sessions produced "Milestones," a John Lewis composition credited to Miles Davis. It seems John Lewis was so happy about Davis hiring him that Lewis "gave" Davis this number.
Why did Miles Davis led the session? The owner of Savoy Records, Herman Lubinsky, was worried about being sued by Dial Records’ owner and producer Ross Russell, who arrived in New York and told Lubinsky that he intended t o sue.
Russell contended that when Savoy recorded Charlie Parker, Savoy was in breach of Russell's exclusive contract with Parker.
So Lubinsky was playing it safe legally by issuing records in 1947 under the name Miles Davis.
Why is Parker on tenor sax? Herman Lubinsky at Savoy Records felt that since Miles was leader on the session, the recordings must not sound too much like those made with Miles as mere sideman. Miles Davis had new tunes for the sessions.
I suspect Bird lacked patience to learn many new songs in advance (if Bird had been the composer of the new tunes, he would have an incentive for more rehearsal), so having Bird on tenor sax had an advantage--it's a Bb-instrument as is the trumpet. Bird could sightread the themes without transposing the Bb-instrument parts to Eb, which is the alto-key.
The sound also changed due to Miles Davis hiring John Lewis. In other words, Miles did not hire Duke Jordan (to whom Charlie Parker had been loyal).
The sound is different for at least one other reason: Miles adapted Gil Evans’ "cool" approach to jazz. Charlie Parker was also an admirer of Gil Evans.
Charlie Parker Septet "Moose the Mooche" Dial 1003 (March 28, 1946) Miles Davis, Dodo Marmarosa, bop
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"--a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman.
The song is ...
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"--a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman.
The song is associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written.
Bird was supposed to take command of four selections at C. P. MacGregor Studios on July 29, 1946. He was unable to function as a band leader. He was in bad shape due to drugs and alcohol.
Add sleep deprivation and bad nutrition.
Month earlier, In February 1946, Hollywood record shop-owner Ross Russell signed a deal with Charlie Parker, who was 25. Over the next two years, Parker made recordings that came to be regarded as his best work.
But is "Lover Man" one of those "best" recordings? Or is it a disaster? Beauty is in the ears of the listener.
Russell eventually wrote a book about Parker though some passages are not accurate.
Another writer was at this session, and he wrote a short story based on the episode. It was published in Harper's in 1947.
Dial recordings between February 1946 and December 1947 feature Parker with great bebop players--Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, JJ Johnson, Ray Brown, Max Roach, and others.
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" July 1946 = Howard McGhee
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"--a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman.
The song is associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written.
Bird was supposed to take command of four selections at C. P. MacGregor Studios on July 29, 1946. He was unable to function as a band leader. He was in bad shape due to drugs and alcohol.
Add sleep deprivation and bad nutrition.
Month earlier, In February 1946, Hollywood record shop-owner Ross Russell signed a deal with Charlie Parker, who was 25. Over the next two years, Parker made recordings that came to be regarded as his best work.
But is "Lover Man" one of those "best" recordings? Or is it a disaster? Beauty is in the ears of the listener.
Russell eventually wrote a book about Parker though some passages are not accurate.
Another writer was at this session, and he wrote a short story based on the episode. It was published in Harper's in 1947.
Dial recordings between February 1946 and December 1947 feature Parker with great bebop players--Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, JJ Johnson, Ray Brown, Max Roach, and others.
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" July 1946 = Howard McGhee
'Charlie Parker on Dial', created for the 2013 London Jazz Festival, celebrates just two years in the great alto saxophonist's life - when he was signed to Dial...
'Charlie Parker on Dial', created for the 2013 London Jazz Festival, celebrates just two years in the great alto saxophonist's life - when he was signed to Dial Records, producing a series of classic recordings.
Written and arranged by Alex Webb, the show features Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Freddie Gavita (trumpet), Jo Caleb (guitar), Moses Boyd (drums) and Neil Charles (bass). It was narrated by Sirena Riley and also featured a guest appearance by trombonist Winston Rollins. More information at www.alexwebbsongwriter.wordpress.com
'Charlie Parker on Dial', created for the 2013 London Jazz Festival, celebrates just two years in the great alto saxophonist's life - when he was signed to Dial Records, producing a series of classic recordings.
Written and arranged by Alex Webb, the show features Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Freddie Gavita (trumpet), Jo Caleb (guitar), Moses Boyd (drums) and Neil Charles (bass). It was narrated by Sirena Riley and also featured a guest appearance by trombonist Winston Rollins. More information at www.alexwebbsongwriter.wordpress.com
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own copyright to this mus...
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own copyright to this music please contact me first I will take down immediately!
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own copyright to this music please contact me first I will take down immediately!
Charlie Parker Septet plays "Moose the Mooche" on Dial 1003.
Parker recorded it in Los Angeles for Dial on March 28, 1946, as the Charlie Parker Septet.
In Los Angeles, Charlie Parker played at Billy Berg’s club on Sunset Strip. He also made records for Ross Russell’s Dial Records.
His septet included trumpeter Miles Davis, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, bassist Vic McMillan, drummer Roy Porter, and pianist Dodo Marmarosa.
The white guitarist Arvin Garrison (of Toledo, Ohio) is obscure. His name is known to a few jazz fans today because he recorded with Charlie Parker.
Parker's chaotic lifestyle and addictions would soon lead to a breakdown. He stayed at Camarillo State Mental Hospital near Los Angeles until late January 1947, He stayed in California for several weeks after his release, recording for Dial again (in February) and performing at the Hi-Di-Ho Club in March.
Parker returned to New York in April, 1947. He recorded for Savoy in May. On August 14, 1947, Parker was a sideman playing tenor sax on a record session led by Miles Davis! That sessions produced "Milestones," a John Lewis composition credited to Miles Davis. It seems John Lewis was so happy about Davis hiring him that Lewis "gave" Davis this number.
Why did Miles Davis led the session? The owner of Savoy Records, Herman Lubinsky, was worried about being sued by Dial Records’ owner and producer Ross Russell, who arrived in New York and told Lubinsky that he intended t o sue.
Russell contended that when Savoy recorded Charlie Parker, Savoy was in breach of Russell's exclusive contract with Parker.
So Lubinsky was playing it safe legally by issuing records in 1947 under the name Miles Davis.
Why is Parker on tenor sax? Herman Lubinsky at Savoy Records felt that since Miles was leader on the session, the recordings must not sound too much like those made with Miles as mere sideman. Miles Davis had new tunes for the sessions.
I suspect Bird lacked patience to learn many new songs in advance (if Bird had been the composer of the new tunes, he would have an incentive for more rehearsal), so having Bird on tenor sax had an advantage--it's a Bb-instrument as is the trumpet. Bird could sightread the themes without transposing the Bb-instrument parts to Eb, which is the alto-key.
The sound also changed due to Miles Davis hiring John Lewis. In other words, Miles did not hire Duke Jordan (to whom Charlie Parker had been loyal).
The sound is different for at least one other reason: Miles adapted Gil Evans’ "cool" approach to jazz. Charlie Parker was also an admirer of Gil Evans.
Charlie Parker Septet "Moose the Mooche" Dial 1003 (March 28, 1946) Miles Davis, Dodo Marmarosa, bop
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"--a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman.
The song is associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written.
Bird was supposed to take command of four selections at C. P. MacGregor Studios on July 29, 1946. He was unable to function as a band leader. He was in bad shape due to drugs and alcohol.
Add sleep deprivation and bad nutrition.
Month earlier, In February 1946, Hollywood record shop-owner Ross Russell signed a deal with Charlie Parker, who was 25. Over the next two years, Parker made recordings that came to be regarded as his best work.
But is "Lover Man" one of those "best" recordings? Or is it a disaster? Beauty is in the ears of the listener.
Russell eventually wrote a book about Parker though some passages are not accurate.
Another writer was at this session, and he wrote a short story based on the episode. It was published in Harper's in 1947.
Dial recordings between February 1946 and December 1947 feature Parker with great bebop players--Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, JJ Johnson, Ray Brown, Max Roach, and others.
Charlie Parker plays "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" July 1946 = Howard McGhee
'Charlie Parker on Dial', created for the 2013 London Jazz Festival, celebrates just two years in the great alto saxophonist's life - when he was signed to Dial Records, producing a series of classic recordings.
Written and arranged by Alex Webb, the show features Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Freddie Gavita (trumpet), Jo Caleb (guitar), Moses Boyd (drums) and Neil Charles (bass). It was narrated by Sirena Riley and also featured a guest appearance by trombonist Winston Rollins. More information at www.alexwebbsongwriter.wordpress.com
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own copyright to this music please contact me first I will take down immediately!
Labels of Dial Records said that they were "Contemporary American Music", a dig at the traditionalist American Music Records label.
Releases
Dial 1002: "A Night in Tunisia" and "Ornithology". Both tracks were recorded by the Charlie Parker Septet at the legendary recording session on 28 March 1946. On its release, Billboard considered it "A collector's item".
Wheeler, Geoffrey. 1999. Jazz by Mail: Record Clubs and Record Labels, 1936 to 1958—Including Complete Discographies for Jazztone and Dial Records. Manassas, VA: Hillbrook Press. ISBN 0-9667819-0-2.
Note that between Coltrane's departure from the Davis band and his return to the Davis band he broke his addiction and performed and recorded with ... Contains tracks from the July 29, 1946 "Lover Man" session for DialRecords.Various Artists.