This jazz standard was written as the theme song for the legendary Birdland club in New York City, becoming one of the most recorded jazz compositions of the 20th century.
"Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard composed by George Shearing in 1952, celebrating the famed Birdland jazz club. Its lyrics, added later by George David Weiss, contributed to its popularity as a vocal jazz piece.
"Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard composed by George Shearing in 1952, with lyrics later added by George David Weiss. It became synonymous with the bebop era and New York's Birdland jazz club. Ella Fitzgerald's 1954 vocal version, featuring her signature scatting, helped cement its status as a timeless classic.
"Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard composed by George Shearing in 1952,
named after the legendary New York jazz club Birdland. Its catchy melody and
bebop-influenced harmonies made it a quintessential piece of the cool jazz era.
"Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard composed by George Shearing in 1952. It is named after the famous New York jazz club Birdland and features Shearing's distinctive "Shearing Sound," blending block chords and swing rhythms. The piece has been widely covered and remains a staple of jazz repertoire.
