Stitt Plays Bird
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Stitt Plays Bird is an album by American saxophonist Sonny Stitt
, recorded in 1963 and issued on Atlantic Records
in 1966. As the titles suggests, it was recorded as a homage to legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker
.
, unless otherwise noted.
Bonus tracks on CD reissue:
Sonny Stitt
Edward "Sonny" Stitt was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was also one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums in his lifetime...
, recorded in 1963 and issued on Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
in 1966. As the titles suggests, it was recorded as a homage to legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
Charles Parker, Jr. , famously called Bird or Yardbird, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer....
.
Track listing
All pieces by Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker
Charles Parker, Jr. , famously called Bird or Yardbird, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer....
, unless otherwise noted.
- "OrnithologyOrnithology (composition)"Ornithology" is a jazz standard by bebop alto saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Benny Harris.Its title is a reference to Parker's nickname, "Bird"...
" (Harris, Parker) - 3:41 - "Scrapple from the AppleScrapple from the Apple"Scrapple from the Apple" is a bebop composition by Charlie Parker written in 1947, commonly regonized today as a jazz standard, written in F major...
" - 3:49 - "My Little Suede Shoes" - 3:06
- "Parker's Mood" - 4:21
- "Au Privave" - 2:40
- "Koko" - 4:54
- "Confirmation" - 4:36
- "Hootie Blues" (McShann) - 6:24
- "Constellation" - 3:19
Bonus tracks on CD reissue:
- "Now's the Time" - 3:18
- "Yardbird Suite" - 4:49
Personnel
- Sonny StittSonny StittEdward "Sonny" Stitt was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was also one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums in his lifetime...
- alto saxophone - John LewisJohn Lewis (pianist)John Aaron Lewis was an American jazz pianist and composer best known as the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.- Early life:...
- piano - Jim HallJim HallJim Hall is the name of:* Jim Hall , jazz guitarist and composer* Jim Hall , Australian boxer in the late 19th century* Jim Hall , race car driver and founder of Chaparral Cars...
- guitar - Richard Davis - bass
- Connie KayConnie KayConnie Kay was an American jazz drummer.Kay was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet from 1955 until the group's dissolution in 1974...
- drums