Charlie Parker, Cecil Payne - A Night At The Five Spot (1st mono pressing!) - Single vinyl record - 1st Mono pressing - 1957

"A Night At The Five Spot" featuring Charlie Parker and Cecil Payne is a celebrated jazz recording that captures the energy of a live performance at the iconic Five Spot Café in New York City. This first mono pressing from 1957 represents an important era in jazz history when bebop and hard bop flourished. Charlie Parker, a pioneering alto saxophonist, dramatically transformed jazz with his virtuosic playing and innovative improvisations. Cecil Payne, a baritone saxophonist, complements Parker's style, contributing to the album's rich tonal palette. Mono pressings from this period are prized for their authentic sound reproduction, reflecting the acoustic dynamics of live sessions. Jazz collectors highly value such records for their historical significance and the raw, intimate atmosphere of mid-20th-century jazz clubs.