Charlie Parker with Strings

The atmosphere this album creates is incredible.

I wanted this to be better than it is. The ingredients are all there — the talent, the ambition, the production budget — but it never quite gels into something greater than the sum of its parts. Still a pleasant enough listen though.

The emotional weight of this album is remarkable. Very moving stuff.

Middle of the road for this artist. Not bad by any means but not essential.

Love the sonic palette on this record. Every sound feels intentional and the mix is pristine. A couple of the songs blur together on casual listens but focused listening reveals the nuances. Very strong work overall.