Name: On The French Riviera
Brand: Dizzy Gillespie

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Release date

2019-11-29

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1019042EL2

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8436569190425

Artist

Dizzy Gillespie

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Elemental Records

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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.

Elemental Music is a label specializing in newly discovered archival or out-of-print jazz and other classic genres. Founded in 2012, this label is the brainchild of American producer Zev Feldman and Spanish producer Jordi Soley. With a passion for unearthing hidden musical gems, Elemental Music brings you *the best* of jazz and classic genres that have been long forgotten.

Established on December 19, 2012, Elemental Music Records SL (NIF/CIF: B65934325) has quickly made a name for itself in the music industry. Led by Zev Feldman and Jordi Soley, this label has become synonymous with quality reissues and rare finds from the world of jazz and other classic genres.

At Elemental Music, we pride ourselves on our ability to bring you *unforgettable* music experiences. Whether it's discovering previously unheard tracks or reliving timeless classics, our catalog is carefully curated to ensure that every release is a masterpiece. Join us on this musical journey as we uncover hidden treasures from the past and introduce them to new generations of music lovers.

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Some of Dizzy's best and most well-known material from the '60s with a truly talented band are included on this set of recordings done in France. All of the participants are extremely talented and can mix and match with Gillespie beautifully, making this an album that should appeal universally to all jazz lovers.

On The French Riviera

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