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.
Charlie Parker
The Happy Bird
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Charlie Parker | 02:58 | Amazon | ||||
2 | Charlie Parker | 15:52 | Amazon | ||||
3 | Charlie Parker | 10:49 | Amazon | ||||
4 | Charlie Parker | 12:53 | Amazon |