Yardbird Suite (Frank Morgan album) explained

Yardbird Suite
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Frank Morgan Quartet
Cover:	Yardbird Suite (Frank Morgan album).jpg
Released:	1988
Recorded:	January 10 & 11, 1988
Studio:	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	49:03
Label:	Contemporary C-14045
Producer:	Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:	Frank Morgan
Prev Title:	Major Changes
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Reflections
Next Year:	1989

Yardbird Suite is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan which was recorded in 1988 and released on the Contemporary label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

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

1. "Yardbird Suite – 7:55
2. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) – 6:23
3. "Billie's Bounce" – 7:21
4. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 7:14
5. "Scrapple from the Apple" – 6:03
6. "Skylark" (Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 6:43
7. "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

Notes and References

1. https://www.jazzdisco.org/frank-morgan/catalog/#contemporary-c-14045 Frank Morgan discography
2. https://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-14000-series/#c-14045 Contemporary Records Catalog: 14000 series
3. https://jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/MorganFrank-ldr.php Frank Morgan Leader Entry