"Bloomdido" is a bebop blues composition by alto saxophonist Charlie Parker (1920–1955), recorded on June 6, 1950, in New York City and released on the landmark album Bird and Diz. The session represented the final studio collaboration between Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, the two principal architects of the bebop revolution.
The tune is a 12-bar blues in the key of Bb, built on a relatively straightforward progression centered around the standard three blues chords (I7, IV7, V7). Compared to Parker's more harmonically adventurous blues heads, "Bloomdido" takes a more relaxed, danceable approach—what one commentator described as a "nice dance tempo" rather than the burning velocity often associated with bebop. This accessibility, combined with the familiar Bb blues key, makes it a welcoming jam session vehicle for players at all levels.
The original recording features a dream ensemble: Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Thelonious Monk on piano, Curly Russell on bass, and Buddy Rich on drums. Monk's comping on this track is notably more engaged than elsewhere on the album, making it a highlight of the session. Producer Norman Granz oversaw the date for Clef Records.
