Bird Songs (Sphere album) explained

Bird Songs
Type:Album
Artist:Sphere
Cover:Bird Songs (Sphere album).jpg
Released:1988
Recorded:March 12, 1988
Studio:Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:Jazz
Length:52:39
Label:Verve
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Producer:Joanne Klein & Sphere
Chronology:Sphere
Prev Title:Four for All
Prev Year:1987
Next Title:Sphere
Next Year:1997

Bird Songs is an album by the group Sphere featuring saxophonist Charlie Rouse, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Ben Riley that was recorded in 1988 and released on the Verve label.[1] The album features compositions written by or associated with Charlie Parker and was Charlie Rouse's last recording with the group prior to his death.

Reception

In his review on AllMusic, Stephen Cook states: "the band comes up with one of their finest releases and one of the most classic hard bop sessions since the heyday of Blue Note's '60s records. Rouse, fittingly enough, is in top form throughout, coming up with a bevy of rich and mature solo statements. Barron avails himself nicely as well. Highly recommended".

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed February 2, 2017