Birdland, composed by Joe Zawinul for Weather Report, became a jazz standard known for its infectious groove and complex harmonies, later covered by multiple artists including the Manhattan Transfer.
Birdland is a jazz fusion standard composed by Josef Zawinul, first recorded by Weather Report in 1977. Named after the New York jazz club, it became one of the group's most iconic tracks, blending jazz improvisation with funk rhythms.
"Birdland" is a jazz standard composed by Josef Zawinul for Weather Report's 1977 album Heavy Weather. Jon Hendricks later added lyrics, creating a landmark vocalese version with The Manhattan Transfer.
Composed by Josef Zawinul for Weather Report's 1977 album "Heavy Weather", Birdland became a jazz standard renowned for its infectious melody, layered improvisation, and fusion of jazz with funk and rock elements. The piece was later famously covered by Manhattan Transfer.
Iconic jazz fusion composition originally recorded by Weather Report, later popularized by Maynard Ferguson's high-energy big band version. Combines funk rhythms with complex harmonies.
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