CD jazz Immortal Concerts Massey Hall Dizzy Gillespie Charles Mingus Parker

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Description

This audio CD, presented in a standard jewel case, features an iconic jazz recording: "Immortal Concerts," recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto on May 15, 1953. The album cover features a red and white border, adorned with five distinct photographic portraits of the major musicians present at this historic concert. The names and images of Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Charlie Parker on saxophone, Max Roach on drums, Charles Mingus on double bass, and Bud Powell on piano are clearly visible.

The front of the jewel case shows the title "IMMORTAL CONCERTS" at the top, on a yellow background, followed by the precise location and date: "Toronto, Massey Hall, May 15, 1953." The artists' photographs are arranged to highlight each musician, with their name inscribed in capital letters next to or below their portrait. The lower part of the cover features the "Giants of Jazz" logo.

The visual aspect of the cover combines warm, sepia tones for some images and brighter colors for others, emphasizing the prestige and timeless atmosphere of this concert. The jewel case visible in the photo appears to be in good general condition, with no obvious cracks on the front, although some superficial micro-scratches may be present, as is often the case with standard plastic cases. The visual also highlights a sober and professional typography, typical of re-releases of major jazz concerts.

This CD is for jazz enthusiasts wishing to rediscover the unique atmosphere of a legendary concert, bringing together five essential figures of bebop. The design of the cover, with its portraits and the emphasis on the location and date, immediately evokes the historical importance of the recording.

The cover does not show any other visible details on the spine or back, only the front is visible in the provided photo. No track titles or track list are legible in the image.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The front of the case appears generally clean and well preserved, with no major visible defects in the image.

Did you know? The 1953 Massey Hall concert is considered one of the greatest events in jazz, bringing together these five legends on stage for the one and only time. The original recording of this evening is often cited as a unique testimony to bebop at its peak.

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