Yellow Bird (album)

Yellow Bird is an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, released in 1963. It was recorded live at the Village Gate in New York City. The album features Jamal on piano, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernell Fournier on drums. It is considered one of Jamal's most popular and commercially successful albums, largely due to the catchy, upbeat title track, a jazz interpretation of the traditional Haitian folk song "Yellow Bird." The album showcases Jamal's distinctive use of space and dynamics, and his influence on later jazz pianists is evident in the interplay between the musicians. Other notable tracks include "Once Upon a Time," "Darn That Dream," and "Ahmad's Blues."