by Martin Westin
The organizers and the public hold their breath. How is he doing? Can he still ravish the audience with his brilliant tones or has he passed his peak? Will he manage to fulfill the tour?The tour becomes a formidable success!
During all years Charlie Parker´s visit in Sweden has been surrounded by stories, rumours and myths. What did actually happen? The author Martin Westin has made a meticulously researched book. He lets us walk in Charlies footsteps during nine hectic days in Sweden. In this warm story we come close to Bird, get to know new sides of him, not least through many unique photos never before published.
Martin Westin is a long time contributor to Orkester Journalen, the legendary Swedish jazz magazine (the oldest now existing) and secretary in "The special group for Swedish Jazz history". He is also the author of the book FARLIG PARDANS PÅ VINTERPALATSET – Lulle Ellbojs Orkester 1943–1947 (2008 Premium Publishing).
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