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.

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.