Live album · 1955

The Battle of Birdland

Released: 1955
Label: Roost
Catalogue no.: LP 1203
Tracklist: 4 tracks
Length: 34:29
Country: US

“The Battle of Birdland” is a live album by Sonny Stitt & Eddie Davis, released in 1955 on Roost. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 34:29. Jazz standards on the record include “I Can't Get Started” and “S.O.S.”. The line-up features ‘Doc’ Bagby (organ), Charlie Rice (membranophone), Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (tenor saxophone) and Sonny Stitt (tenor saxophone).

Who played on The Battle of Birdland

‘Doc’ Bagby organ all tracks
Charlie Rice membranophone all tracks
Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis tenor saxophone all tracks
Sonny Stitt tenor saxophone all tracks

Tracklist

A1 Marchin' 8:53
A2 S.O.S. standard 8:01
A3 Jaws 10:07
A4 I Can't Get Started standard 7:29

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Battle of Birdland?

The line-up of The Battle of Birdland includes ‘Doc’ Bagby (organ), Charlie Rice (membranophone), Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (tenor saxophone) and Sonny Stitt (tenor saxophone).

Which label released The Battle of Birdland?

The Battle of Birdland was released in 1955 on Roost (LP 1203).

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