Stitt Plays Bird

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."

Track listing

All pieces by Charlie Parker, unless otherwise noted.

1. "Ornithology" (Harris, Parker) – 3:41
2. "Scrapple from the Apple" – 3:49
3. "My Little Suede Shoes" – 3:06
4. "Parker's Mood" – 4:21
5. "Au Privave" – 2:40
6. "Ko-Ko" – 4:54
7. "Confirmation" – 4:36
8. "Hootie Blues" (McShann) – 6:24
9. "Constellation" – 3:19

Bonus tracks on CD reissue:

1. <li value=10>"Now's the Time" – 3:18
2. "Yardbird Suite" – 4:49

Personnel

• Sonny Stitt – alto saxophone
• John Lewis – piano
• Jim Hall – guitar
• Richard Davis – bass
• Connie Kay – drums

References