In March 1954, a year before his death, Charlie Parker recorded a Cole Porter songbook album for Norman Granz's new 12-inch Verve label. Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter would be Bird's final release.
On March 31, 1954, Parker recorded I Get a Kick Out of You. There were two complete takes, one with Jerome Darr on guitar and the other with Darr sitting o…
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