Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: For 'Bird' - With Love

A tribute to the great jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker, For ‘Bird’ - With Love brings the audience back to the relaxed atmosphere of an after-hours jam session at a local jazz club. The dancers emulate Parkers’ swing-based style and knack for improvisation while dressed to the nines. In the bejeweled costumes designed by Randy Barcelo, the Company revels in the sounds of Parker himself, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and Jerome Kern.
From Alvin Ailey website: www.alvinailey...

[@frdc1990]

All the solo spot lights are filled with so much character! Even the chorus work❤

[@beatbox11000]

true story A dancer retired and just stumbled on to this,, I have Ailey in my blood! Holy Jazz this was Brilliant!

[@valeriewickerson-august7474]

Just great. Would love to see performed live. Too many great dancers together to mention.

[@jonathanriseling5120]

Someone tagged me in this. Thanks, but not me. Dwight Rhoden is doing the part in this recording, from '91. I was in the piece when it was first choreographed in '84. Never recorded then, except perhaps for archival purposes.

[@MarcusMartn]

When this ballet is performed is it done all the way through then there’s an intermission or is this done in two parts?

[@asabifatosin1150]

GORGEOUS!!!

[@anonymousgirl799]

I can't thank you enough for posting this. Is Gary DeLoatch performing as Charlie Parker?
Brilliant piece.

[@pouchondubois4091]

Yes..

[@tootsiePOP745]

breathtaking

[@estheringram3244]

BRILLIANT!

[@robknox3916]

Epic

[@pouchondubois4091]

Ailey repertoire at its very best...MY FAVORITE!
Does anyone have a copy of SERENADE FOR MEN by Carld Jorel Jonassaint?

[@beverlyl.crawford3305]

Great

[@beverlyl.crawford3305]

Gogo ya gogo ya bev

[@beverlyl.crawford3305]

Love ya gooooooo

[@beverlyl.crawford3305]

Dance dance w0w love it goooood ya bev

[@bryceb4970]

If anyone knows the names of these songs can you pleaseeee let me know?

[@beverlyl.crawford3305]

Go go