Bird Lives! is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney featuring performances of tunes by, or associated with, Charlie Parker which was recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.[1][2]
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | July 9, 1973 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:19 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5034 | |||
| Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This was trumpeter Red Rodney's first jazz date as a leader in 14 years. In the interim, he had spent a lot of time playing in show bands in Las Vegas, and both his chops and his jazz abilities were a bit out of practice, but making a gradual comeback ... Although Rodney was not yet back in top form, McPherson and Harris are quite consistent, and the overall date has its share of strong moments".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Charlie Paker except where noted
- "Big Foot" – 5:28
- "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 11:11
- "Donna Lee" – 6:44
- "Chasin' the Bird" – 9:22
- "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 12:46
- "52nd Street Theme" (Monk) – 5:48
Personnel
References
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