Cool Bird is a compilation CD released by Magnum Collectors of recording sessions undertaken during October-December 1947 by Charlie Parker's so-called 'classic quintet' for the Dial label featuring Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Jordan, Tommy Potter and Max Roach. They are joined by J. J. Johnson on six of the 22 tracks.
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