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Sweet Love, Bitter is a 1967 album with the soundtrack composed and recorded by Mal Waldron on March 23, 1967 in New York City for the film of the same name. The cover design was created by Robert Flynn/Viceroy. The album was released by Impulse! Records.

Based on the novel Night Song by John Alfred Williams, the story was inspired by the life of jazz musician Charlie Parker. Starring Dick Gregory, Don Murray, Robert Hooks, Diane Varsi and Jeri Archer.

The film opens with Richie “Eagle” Stokes found dead in his bed before showing the journey of how he got there. He is a jazz musician, jaded by how society treats him and seeks to numb himself with drugs, liquor and women. He crosses paths with David Hillary, a white male and former professor, when they both find themselves at a pawn shop. Hillary is distraught by the loss of his wife in a car accident, convinced that he is the cause of her death. They bond over drinks only to be found by Keel Robinson , Stokes’ friend and former reverend. Robinson offers to provide Hillary with a room in exchange for working at the coffee he owns.

The personnel on the date included pianist Mal Waldron, trumpeter Dave Burns, alto and tenor saxophonist George Coleman, baritone saxophonist Charles Davis, bassists Ruchard Davis and George Duvivier and drummer Al Dreares.

Thirteen songs comprised the album for a total of 31:28:
Loser’s Lament (Theme From “Sweet Love, Bitter”) — 5:11
Della — 2:36
Hillary — 2:23
Espresso Time — 2:11
Keel — 2:40
Smokin’ — 2:06
Della’s Dream — 2:23
The Search — 1:21
Candy’s Ride — 1:18
Bread — 1:47
Eagle Flips Out — 2:14
Brindle’s Place — 3:07
Sleep Baby Sleep — 2:11

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