Name: Gettin' Dizzy
Brand: Dizzy Gillespie

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2009-08-13

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NOT2CD316

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5060143493164

Artist

Dizzy Gillespie

Label EU

Not Now

Genre EU

Jazz

Dizzy Gillespie was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer. He is known as "the sound of surprise" and was a key figure in the development of bebop (bop), which laid the foundation for modern jazz. Gillespie taught and influenced many other musicians, including renowned trumpeters such as Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis.

In addition to his contributions to bebop, Gillespie was one of the pioneers of Afro-Cuban (or Latin) jazz. He incorporated complex poly-rhythms into his music and added conga drums to his orchestra in 1947. His innovative approach to blending different musical styles has had a lasting impact on the genre.

Gillespie's career was filled with numerous accolades and achievements. He received awards from prestigious institutions such as Esquire Magazine, the City of New York, Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies, and the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences. He also performed at notable events like the first integrated concert in a public school in Cheraw, SC; a White House Jazz Concert with President Carter; and received honorary degrees from various universities.

Newest Listed Items

Great value 2 Cd set of 3 classic Dizzy albums.Birk's Works 1. Jordu (4:14) 2. Birk's Works (4:56) 3. Umbrella Man (3:01) 4. Autumn Leaves (3:11) 5. Tangerine (3:43) 6. Over The Rainbow (4:38) 7. Yo No Quiero Bailar (4:39) 8. If You Could See Me Now (3:32) 9. Left Hand Corner (2:24) 10. Whisper Not (5:17) 11. Stablemates (4:13) 12. That's All (3:13) 13. Groovin' High (3:53) Bonus Tracks From 'For Musicians Only' 14. Bebop (12:46) 15. Dark Eyes (12:02) CD 2 Afro 1. Manteca Theme (4:10) 2. Contraste (2:45) 3. Jungla (4:44) 4. Rhumba Finale (4:43) 5. A Night in Tunisia (4:19) 6. Con Alma (5:05) 7. Caravan (7:19) World Statesman 8. Dizzy's Business (3:39) 9. A Night in Tunisia (1956 Ver.) (5:34) 10. Jessica's Day (4:51) 11. Tour de Force (5:05) 12. I Can't Get Started (2:57) 13. Stella by Starlight (4:08) 14. Doodlin' (3:57) 15. The Champ (4:44) 16. My Reverie (2:54) 17. Dizzy's Blues (2:34)

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