The Happy Bird

Charlie Parker

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The Happy Bird Review

by Scott Yanow

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

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	Happy Bird Blues Charlie Parker	Charlie Parker	02:58	Amazon
2	Scrapple from the Apple Charlie Parker	Charlie Parker	15:52	Amazon
3	I Remember April Gene DePaul / Pat Johnston / Don Raye	Charlie Parker	10:49	Amazon
4	I May Be Wrong Harry Ruskin / Henry Sullivan	Charlie Parker	12:53	Amazon