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The Squirrel

The Squirrel

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This article is about the song composed by Tadd Dameron. For other uses, see The Squirrel (disambiguation).

"The Squirrel" is a jazz standard composed by Tadd Dameron.[1] The song has been recorded by several notable artists including Miles Davis, who first recorded the song in 1951 (released in 2004 on the CD Birdland 1951).[2] Davis also recorded a studio version of the song which has been released on various compilation albums.

Other artists who have recorded "The Squirrel" include Chet Baker, Ray Barretto, Art Blakey, Kenny Clarke, Dameronia, Lou Donaldson, Lord Jamar, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, Lars Gullin, Scott Hamilton, Hampton Hawes, Jutta Hipp, Andy LaVerne, Fats Navarro, Hod O'Brien, Charlie Parker, Zoot Sims, and Martial Solal.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "CD Album: Bird & Chet - Inglewood Jam - Bird And Chet - Live At The Trade Winds (1991)". 45worlds.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Birdland 1951 - Miles Davis | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Search for "the squirrel"". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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