Birdland is also a song by Weather Report. It appears on Heavy Weather. The song, which is a fusion number, was actually played in discos in the 70's. (Screwed up, huh?). Naturally, it was written about (or at least inspired by) the jazz club.
Anyway, the song was written by Joe Zawinul, and the opening riff, for those who can't figure out who is playing it, is played by Jaco Pastorius. He plays harmonics way up on the fretboard.
'Birdland' was was also covered by many bands, the most noteworthy version being the one by Manhatten Transfer.