Album · 1962
Once There Was Bird
- Released
- October 1962
- Label
- Charlie Parker Records
- Catalogue no.
- PLP 408
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 38:52
- Country
- US
“Once There Was Bird” is an album by Charlie Parker, released in 1962 on Charlie Parker Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 38:52. The line-up features Charlie Parker (alto saxophone), Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone), J.C. Heard (drums (drum set)) and Red Norvo (vibraphone).
Who played on Once There Was Bird
- Charlie Parker alto saxophone on 1 track
- Dizzy Gillespie trumpet on 1 track
- Flip Phillips tenor saxophone on 1 track
- J.C. Heard drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Red Norvo vibraphone on 1 track
- Slam Stewart double bass on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Hallelujah Take 1 4:08
- 2 Hallelujah Take 2 3:56
- 3 Get Happy Take 3 3:59
- 4 Get Happy Take 4 3:38
- 5 Slam Slam Blues Take 1 — Red Norvo 4:59
- 6 Slam Slam Blues Take 2 4:22
- 7 Congo Blues Take 1 Incomplete 1:06
- 8 Congo Blues Take 2 Incomplete 1:15
- 9 Congo Blues Take 3 3:54
- 10 Congo Blues Take 4 3:48
- 11 Congo Blues Take 5 3:47
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Once There Was Bird?
The line-up of Once There Was Bird includes Charlie Parker (alto saxophone), Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone), J.C. Heard (drums (drum set)), Red Norvo (vibraphone) and Slam Stewart (double bass).
Which label released Once There Was Bird?
Once There Was Bird was released in 1962 on Charlie Parker Records (PLP 408).
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