The Battle of Birdland


The Battle of Birdland is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Eddie Davis recorded at Birdland in New York City in 1954 and originally released on the Roost label.

Reception

Scott Yanow, in his review for Allmusic, calls the album "a spirited and typically competitive jam session". The All About Jazz review stated "both tenormen were in the prime of their great careers at this stage and the music is wonderful... this recording is a rare and memorable item indeed".

Track listing

All compositions by Sonny Stitt except as indicated
  1. "Jaws" – 9:55
  2. "I Can't Get Started" – 7:21
  3. "Marchin'" – 8:45
  4. "S.O.S." – 7:50
  5. "Whoops!" 8:17 additional track on CD release
  6. "All the Things You Are" – 8:23 additional track on CD release
  7. "Rollercoaster" – 9:06 additional track on CD release
  8. "Don't Blame Me" – 7:51 additional track on CD release

Personnel