Stitt Plays Bird is an album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt, recorded in 1963 and issued on Atlantic Records in 1964. As the title suggests, it was recorded as a homage to the legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker, who was nicknamed "Bird."
Stitt Plays Bird | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | Early July 1964[1] | |||
Recorded | January 29, 1963 Atlantic Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 36:50 original LP 44:57 CD reissue | |||
Label | Atlantic SD 1418 | |||
Producer | Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
All pieces by Charlie Parker, unless otherwise noted.
Bonus tracks on CD reissue: