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

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

"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".