DIZZY GILLESPIE - At Newport (1957-1992) RM / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

 
This CD features Dizzy Gillespie's second great big band at the peak of its powers. On the rapid "Dizzy's Blues" and a truly blazing "Cool Breeze," the orchestra really roars; the latter performance features extraordinary solos by Gillespie, trombonist Al Grey, and tenor saxophonist Billy Mitchell. In addition to fine renditions of "Manteca" and Benny Golson's then-recent composition "I Remember Clifford," the humorous "Doodlin'" is given a definitive treatment, there is a fresh version of "A Night in Tunisia," and pianist Mary Lou Williams sits in for a lengthy medley of selections from her "Zodiac Suite." This brilliant CD captures one of the high points of Dizzy Gillespie's remarkable career and is highly recommended.  by Scott Yanow

Tracklist 

1 Dizzy's Blues 11:51
Dizzy Gillespie / A.K. Salim

2 School Days 5:47
Will D. Cobb / Gus Edwards

Vocals – Dizzy Gillespie

3 Doodlin' 7:52
Horace Silver

4 Manteca Theme 7:11

Gil Fuller / Dizzy Gillespie / Chano Pozo
5 I Remember Clifford 4:47
Benny Golson

6 Cool Breeze 10:30
Tadd Dameron / Billy Eckstine / Dizzy Gillespie

7 Selections From Zodiac Suite (Virgo/Libra/Aries) 10:28

Mary Lou Williams
8 Carioca 3:42
Edward Eliscu / Gus Kahn / Vincent Youmans

9 A Night In Tunisia 10:00
Dizzy Gillespie / Frank Paparelli

Credits

Alto Saxophone – Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell

Baritone Saxophone – Pee Wee Moore

Bass – Paul West

Drums – Charlie Persip

Piano – Mary Lou Williams (tracks: 7, 8), Wynton Kelly (tracks: 1 to 6, 9)

Tenor Saxophone – Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell

Trombone – Al Grey, Chuck Connors, Melba Liston