All known recordings made by Parker in France! CD1 features all of his preserved performances at the Salle Pleyel in May, 1949, backed by Kenny Dorham, Al Haig, Tommy Potter & Max Roach. CD2 has a concert in Roubaix featuring a rare reading of "Lover Man", also included is his only known recording of "Lady Bird" at Studio Washington, Paris France 1950. Added to the set are 3 rare TV performances (1949/50) from NYC features guests musicians: Miles Davis, Sidney Bechet, Max Roach, Joe Sullivan, Chubby Jackson and others. 37 tracks total.