Album · 1961
The Happy "Bird"
- Released
- 1961
- Label
- Charlie Parker Records
- Catalogue no.
- PLP-404-S
- Tracklist
- 4 tracks
- Length
- 42:39
- Country
- US
“The Happy "Bird"” is an album by Charlie Parker, released in 1961 on Charlie Parker Records. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 42:39. Jazz standards on the record include “I May Be Wrong”, “I'll Remember April” and “Scrapple From The Apple”. The line-up features Charlie Parker (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Jack Lawlor (double bass), Joe MacDonald (drums (drum set)) and Nat Pierce (piano).
Who played on The Happy "Bird"
- Charlie Parker alto saxophone all tracks
- Howard McGhee trumpet on 3 tracks
- Jack Lawlor double bass on 3 tracks
- Joe MacDonald drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Nat Pierce piano on 3 tracks
- Wardell Gray tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
- Bill Wellington tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Charles Mingus double bass on 1 track
- Joe Gordon trumpet on 1 track
- Richard Twardzik piano on 1 track
- Roy Haynes drums (drum set) on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Happy Bird Blues 3:00
- A2 Scrapple From The Apple standard — Charlie Parker 15:45
- B1 I Remember April standard — Gene de Paul 10:54
- B2 I May Be Wrong standard — Henry Sullivan 13:00
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Happy "Bird"?
The line-up of The Happy "Bird" includes Charlie Parker (alto saxophone), Howard McGhee (trumpet), Jack Lawlor (double bass), Joe MacDonald (drums (drum set)), Nat Pierce (piano), Wardell Gray (tenor saxophone), Bill Wellington (tenor saxophone) and Charles Mingus (double bass).
Which label released The Happy "Bird"?
The Happy "Bird" was released in 1961 on Charlie Parker Records (PLP-404-S).
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