BIRD ON UKE: 18 Charlie Parker Compositions Arranged For Ukulele

Discover the magic of bebop on the ukulele with BIRD ON UKE, a unique collection featuring 18 iconic Charlie Parker compositions specially arranged for the beloved 4-string instrument. This book and CD set brings the genius of Charlie "Yardbird" Paker to players of all levels, making legendary jazz standards accessible without sacrificing their harmonic sophistication and melodic brilliance.

Each arrangement captures the essence of Parker's revolutionary approach to jazz while respecting the ukulele's distinctive voice and tonal qualities. From uptempo swingers to introspective ballads, these pieces showcase the full range of Parker's compositional mastery. The included CD provides professional reference recordings, allowing you to hear each arrangement performed with authentic jazz sensibility and helping you internalize the phrasing and feel essential to playing these classics convincingly.

Whether you're a jazz enthusiast exploring new repertoire, a ukulele player seeking to expand beyond traditional Hawaiian music, or a musician interested in the intersection of bebop and alternative instrumentation, Bird on Uke offers an inspiring gateway into one of jazz's most influential catalogs. Perfect for practice, performance, or simply enjoying the timeless artistry of Charlie Parker reimagined for the ukulele.

Includes arrangements of the following tunes:

• Anthropology

• Au Privave

• Billie’s Bounce

• Bloomdido

• Blues For Alice

• Confirmation

• Dexterity

• Donna Lee

• Moose The Mooch

• My Little Suede Shoes

• Now’s The Time

• Ornithology

• Red Cross

• Scrapple From The Apple

• Segment

• Shawnuff

• Steeplechase

• Yardbird Suite