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Jazz standard and bebop landmark, based on chord progression of "How High the Moon".

Ornithology is a bebop jazz standard based on the chord changes of "How High the Moon", exemplifying Parker's innovative approach to reharmonization.

"Ornithology" is a bebop reworking of the chord progression from "How High The Moon", famously recorded by Charlie Parker in 1946. It became a jazz standard and a prime example of contrafact composition.

A foundational bebop composition by saxophonist Charlie Parker, based on the chord changes of "How High the Moon". The title "Ornithology" references Parker's nickname "Bird".