Dizzy for President

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All Music Guide - Campbell
Before his 1963 performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, Dizzy Gillespie had already been actively involved in the influential project. As one of the first performers approached for the original 1957 lineup, Dizzy became a staple in the years to come. This set consists of eight uptempo, Latin and blues influenced jam sessions. "Dizzy Atmosphere," "Morning of the Carnival," "Desafinado," "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" are all highlights of this thoroughly exuberant set. James Moody, who alternates between tenor and alto saxophone and flute, provides smoking solos throughout. Moody had recently rejoined Dizzy, having previously been a member his orchestra in the '40s. Hired at ...
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All Music Guide - Campbell
Before his 1963 performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, Dizzy Gillespie had already been actively involved in the influential project. As one of the first performers approached for the original 1957 lineup, Dizzy became a staple in the years to come. This set consists of eight uptempo, Latin and blues influenced jam sessions. "Dizzy Atmosphere," "Morning of the Carnival," "Desafinado," "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" are all highlights of this thoroughly exuberant set. James Moody, who alternates between tenor and alto saxophone and flute, provides smoking solos throughout. Moody had recently rejoined Dizzy, having previously been a member his orchestra in the '40s. Hired at Moody's request was 20-year-old pianist Kenny Barron, who was also beginning an important stint with Gillespie. Bassist Chris White and drummer Rudy Collins rounded out the rhythm section. Vocalist Jon Hendricks makes a guest appearance on the rowdy set finale "Vote Dizzy Salt Peanuts" as Gillespie was in the midst of his famed presidential campaign. As a bonus, this torrid set also includes Dizzy's relaxed witticisms intact at a time when more than hints of racial tension permeated the air of our nation.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/8/2009
  • Label: Douglas Records
  • EAN: 3660341126851
  • Catalog Number: 4
  • Sales rank: 135,988

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Dizzy Gillespie Primary Artist, Trumpet
James Moody Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Sleepy Matsumoto Tenor Saxophone
Kenny Barron Piano
Rudy Collins Drums
Jon Hendricks Vocals
Chris White Bass
Technical Credits
Vinícius de Moraes Composer
Michael Dorf Executive Producer
Joe Gastwirt Mastering
Jon Hendricks Composer, Lyricist
Antonio Carlos Jobim Composer
Mark Linett Audio Production
Guy Manganiello Producer
Edgard Moscatelli Reissue Design, Reissue Layout
Jesse Cavanaugh Composer
Jim Eigo Reissue Producer
Ross Firestone Text
Eric Floen Cover Art
Rob McCabe Remastering
Michael Lemesre Label Consultant
Sascha von Oertzen Remastering
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