Yardbird Suite is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1988 and released on the Contemporary label.Frank Morgan discography accessed December 18, 2018Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series accessed December 18, 2018Frank Morgan Leader Entry accessed December 18, 2018
Reception
The review by Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Altoist Frank Morgan explores his bebop roots on this infectious set ... Morgan pays tribute to Bird, yet does not copy him (although he has the ability to sometimes sound very similar to Parker). This spontaneous session has its subtle surprises and is often hard-swinging. Recommended".
Track listing All compositions by Charlie Parker except where noted "Yardbird Suite – 7:55 "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) – 6:23 "Billie's Bounce" – 7:21 "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 7:14 "Scrapple from the Apple" – 6:03 "Skylark" (Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 6:43 "Cheryl" – 7:49 Additional track on CD release
Personnel Performance Frank Morgan – alto saxophone Mulgrew Miller – piano Ron Carter – bass Al Foster – drums
Production Orrin Keepnews – producer Danny Kopelson – engineer
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