Alter Bishop Jr Milestones

Walter Bishop, Jr. - The Walter Bishop, Jr. Trio, 1965 (1997) {Prestige OJCCD-1896-2 rec 1962-63}
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© 1962-63, 1997 Prestige Records / Fantasy | OJCCD-1896-2
Jazz / Bebop / Hard Bop / Piano

Of all the prominent bebop pianists, none fell further out of the limelight than did Walter Bishop, Jr. after his time of major exposure with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and other stars in the early 1950s. Nonetheless, Bishop persisted, and by the end of the decade was appearing occasionally in New York. He went on to work for a time with Curtis Fuller, formed his own trio, joined Terry Gibbs for a tour, and by the mid-Sixties had reestablished his career. In 1965 Prestige recorded him in his first date in years. Bishop’s straightforward style was showcased in 16 short tracks designed to show his range and versatility. His bassist was Butch Warren from the Thelonious Monk quartet, his drummer Jimmy Cobb, the Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery veteran.

Walter Bishop, Jr. & The Charlie Parker Memorial Band - Bird Still Lives! (1993) {Timeless SJP373 rec 1991}
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© 1993 Timeless Records | CD SJP 373
Jazz / Bebop / Post Bop / Piano

When Charlie Parker died unexpectedly on March 12, 1955, at the age of 34, the jazz world was devastated. Almost immediately, "Bird Lives!" graffiti began to appear around New York City, while musicians paid tribute, through live performances of his music, to the man who had done so much to revolutionize jazz. A memorial live performed in 1991 in memory of Parker by a bop pianist loved by both Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Harold Jeffta from South Africa played the role of Parker. (From the CD journal database).

Walter Bishop Jr. - Coral Keys (1971) {P-Vine Records Japan, Paper Sleeve PCD-22087 rel 2005}
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© 1971, 2005 Black Jazz Records / P-Vine Records Japan | PCD-22087
Jazz / Post Bop / Modal Music / Piano

It was a dark day for jazz in early 1998 when a fatal heart attack cut down 70-year-old pianist Walter Bishop, Jr. He had been one of the premier pianists in jazz for several decades, as his many colleagues knew so well. But Bishop was often overlooked by the jazz public and press in his lifetime, and, in the years since his demise, his music continues to be neglected. One hopes the reappearance of Coral Keys will generate wide interest.