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  • Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
  • Label: Good Time
  • UPC: 741869398395
  • Item #: 2697619X
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Release Date: 1/24/2025
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Live in Munich 1961 on CD

In the early 1960s, Dizzy Gillespie was at a pivotal moment in his career, actively blending the influence of bebop with his passion for orchestration, particularly through his collaborations with figures like Lalo Schifrin. This era saw Gillespie not only as an improvisational genius but also as a structured visionary, developing compositions that would push the boundaries of jazz into new harmonic and rhythmic territories. In this live Munich performance, Gillespie showcases his unique blend of musical education and humor-a balance only he could deliver with such ease. Here, the Dizzy Gillespie Quartet presents both well-known standards and unique arrangements with palpable energy and precision. Pieces like "Night in Tunisia" resonate with the complex and driving rhythms that became synonymous with Gillespie's style. This performance, unlike earlier versions, infuses the tune with the warmth and depth of years of refinement.