An innovative and exciting trumpet player, the late John Birks Gillespie will be remembered evern more for his part in altering the course of jazz music. Dizzy plays duets and discusses, amongst many other things, his association with such musical dignitaries as Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Chano Pozo. Dizzy also shares numerous musical insights of his own, including tips on how to develop good rhythm and his unique way of giving forward momentum to major-key chord progressions. Whether sharing his musical secrets in conversation, blowing his trumpet, or playing the piano, Dizzy Gillespie is a fascinating, uniquely talented man and this recording presents us with a rare insight into his music and his thoughts.

TRACKS:
[1] conversation
[2] Con Alma
[3] conversation
[4] In A Mellow Tone
[5] conversation
[6] On The Alamo
[7] conversation/demonstration/Manteca
[8] For Dizzy
[9] conversation
[10] Lullaby Of The Leaves
[11] conversation
[12] 'Round Midnight
[13] conversation
[14] Portrait Of Diz
[15] conversation
[16] Night In Tunisia

Recorded on 29th January, 1985.

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