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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.

Bird Songs
Studio album by Sphere
Released	1988
Recorded	March 12, 1988
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	52:39
Label	Verve 837 032-1
Producer	Joanne Klein & Sphere
Sphere chronology
Four for All (1987) Bird Songs (1988) Sphere (1997)
Kenny Barron chronology
Live at Fat Tuesdays (1988) Bird Songs (1988) Rhythm-a-Ning (1989)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

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".[2]

Track listing

Personnel

• Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
• Kenny Barron – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Ben Riley – drums

References

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