Charlie Parker Reveals Secrets to Musical Greatness | Rare Interview with Paul Desmond

In this 1954 conversation with saxophonist Paul Desmond, legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker discusses the profound significance of music in his life and reveals his practice methods for achieving greatness.

#CharlieParker #PaulDesmond

[Nclght]

A true sign of genius is being able to perfectly convey a thought by using the simplest of terms. Amazing interview.

[cameronlewis]

This short interview taught me a lot. The “legend” of Charlie Parker is that of a man who could barely put a sentence together because he was so obsessed with drugs. Even Ken Burns’ Jazz documentary seemed that way. But this interview shows a thoughtful well-spoken man…

[normanspurgeon]

Great to hear Charlie on this cut. He refuses to get puffed up about his accomplishments. Its a shame there aren't more cuts like this.

[rillloudmother]

"Schooling is one of the most wonderful things there's ever been." - Charlie Parker

[boblevey]

Love that he mentioned the band he had with my old man, Stan Levey!!! A lot of people don’t know how important Stan was and how much swing he put into those early years of Bebop!!!

[MrResearcher]

Two of my favorite Jazz men: Paul and Charlie. Both musicians with the sweetest and saddest notes known to man, yet with fine, and eloquent speaking voices. Thanks for the upload...just beautiful.

[herz]

Wow! that is a rare piece of history. Thank you for making that available. It is a shame Clint Eastwood didn't portray that side of Charlie Parker at all in his film.

[atombomb]

desmond interviewing it get better than that???? this is a great find.thanks.

[andreashoppe]

Wow… two of the greatest alto players ever talking to each other!

[theprocastination]

Today, August 29th, Bird turns 100 yo. Thank you, Charlie, for tour love for music, your discipline, and share It with the world!!! Your memory will ever survive while human kind it's still around. BEBOP

[desmorga]

Did not expect his voice to be so deep damn this is gold

[harrispoor]

I first heard Parker in 1952 at the Hi Hat in Boston and have never forgotten it. I even got his autograph which was the first signature I ever got and now have a large collection of jazz autographs

[MasonBiamonte]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music history I've heard recorded. His music is so technical and beautiful and the lore is so immense that I always felt intimidated by him. But listening to him here feels so gentle and reassuring. Thanks Bird.

[rustyjames]

That's crazy, it's like Einstein talking about the theory of relativity. I am still amazed to listen to that. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

[MrMusicguyma]

Fascinating to hear. To my ears, Desmond was the polar opposite of Parker in sound. Both were great players, highly intelligent and articulate bout music. Great to hear Charlie's answers.

[Danox]

Their style on alto couldn't be more different, yet you know it's them the second you hear their sound. Legends!

[wpdoyle]

One the things about Bird was his incredible humility. One of the 5 greatest American musicians in history. He played a major role in reshaping jazz, had countless acolytes who wanted to BE him, and yet never bragged. He just wanted to make music the best he could. A genius for the ages. Flawed, but such an incredible musical thinker. Without dope, what would he have accomplished in the coming decades?

[daryljohnson]

As great as he was, what i don't hear is one iota of ego... that's the mark of a real genius, he doesn't even recognize how good he is!

[imannonymous]

Melody ..harmony and rythym he was so humble and so true to the art

[williamcorgile]

Never knew this existed. Awesome hearing this cat talk without his horn.