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

DIZZY GILLESPIE - Dizzy Gillespie Meets the Phil Woods Quintet (1986-2016) RM / Timeless Jazz Master Collection / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As the greatest musical heir on alto sax to Charlie Parker, it seemed only natural for Phil Woods to record a date with Dizzy Gillespie. This European studio session features Dizzy as a special guest sitting in with one of Woods' greatest quintets, with pianist Hal Galper and the brilliant trumpeter and flugelhornist Tom Harrell. In fact Dizzy's chops had already slipped somewhat during the decade and Harrell clearly outplays him even though he clearly isn't trying to embarrass the legendary trumpeter. Gillespie is at his best with a muted solo on "'Round Midnight," while Woods, Harrell and Galper are all outstanding throughout the entire CD. by Ken Dryden

Tracklist:

1 Oon-Ga-Wa 6:24

Dizzy Gillespie

2 Loose Change 8:09

Hal Galper

3 Whasidishean 6:01

Dizzy Gillespie

4 Round Midnight 12:46

Thelonious Monk

5 Love For Sale 8:48

Cole Porter

6 Terrestris 8:35
Tom Harrell
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Drums – Bill Goodwin
Flugelhorn – Tom Harrell
Piano – Hal Galper
Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Tom Harrell