Bird´s Night
Cecil Payne, Phil Woods, Frank Socolow, Duke Jordan, Wendell Marshall and Art Taylor
- Label
- Savoy Records
- Catalog number
- COCY-9036
- Released
- 1992
- Country
- JP
- Format
- CD
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Bird's Night was released by Savoy Records in 1992, serving as a significant archival collection that captures a live performance recorded in 1957. The session took place at the Five Spot Cafe in New York City, a legendary venue that served as a central hub for the hard bop scene during the late 1950s. The recording was produced to showcase the ongoing influence of Charlie 'Bird' Parker, featuring an ensemble of seasoned musicians who were deeply embedded in the bebop and hard bop idioms.
The ensemble, led by baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne and alto saxophonist Phil Woods, was curated to highlight the improvisational agility characteristic of the era. The design and aesthetic of this archival release reflect the minimalist, documentation-focused style of Savoy’s jazz reissues, emphasizing historical preservation over contemporary marketing. Upon its release, the album was well-received by jazz critics and historians for its raw, unpolished energy, providing a rare and valuable glimpse into the club-based jazz culture of the mid-century period.
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