[78-L] Bird with Stringency

[Julian Vein]

Charlie Parker recorded some 14 titles for the "Charlie Parker with 
Strings" sessions, but most of his live recordings consist of just the 
same four songs. This must've had a stultifying effect on Bird's string 
players.

This got me thinking about the size of jazz musicians' repertoires.

Working from those who left a large body of live recordings, I have 
noted the following:

Large: Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck.
Small: Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane.

The second group seem to stick to their comfort zones, and appear 
unwilling to step outside it. I exclude big bands and singers because 
there are certain constrictions on what they can practically perform.

       Julian Vein