<P> "Ornithology" is a contrafact--a newly created melody written over the chord progression of another song, in this case the standard "How High the Moon". It remains one of the most popular and frequently performed bebop tunes . Jazz vocalists scatting on "How High the Moon" (notably Ella Fitzgerald) often quote the melody of "Ornithology" (and vice versa). </P> <P> Notable recordings include Bud Powell's version and the Gerry Mulligan Chet Baker 1957 version . Babs Gonzales wrote vocalese lyrics for the tune . </P> <P> "Ornithology" was prominently featured in the novel Suder by Percival Everett . </P> <Ol> <Li> Jump up ^ Grammy Hall of Fame </Li> </Ol>

Who was known to scat a musical quote of ornithology