The Happy Bird

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Release Date

April 12, 1951

Duration

42:32

Genre

Styles

Recording Date

April 12, 1951
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Charlie Parker

The Happy Bird

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The weak recording quality hurts this album a bit but it does offer extended performances of "Scrapple from the Apple" (over 15 minutes), "I Remember April" and "Lullaby in Rhythm" (mislabelled "I May Be Wrong") in addition to a short blues. These jam sessions, in addition to altoist Charlie Parker, feature solos from tenor-saxophonist Wardell Gray, pianist Dick Twardzik and trumpeter Benny Harris; bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Roy Haynes are fine in support. Not essential music but recommended if seen at a budget price.

Track Listing

Sample Title/Composer Performer Time
1
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
2:58
2
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
15:52
3
Gene DePaul / Pat Johnston / Don Raye
Charlie Parker
10:49
4
Harry Ruskin / Henry Sullivan
Charlie Parker
12:53
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