Released 1955
New Jazz Sounds
Dizzy GillespieHow Dizzy Gillespie shaped the sound of New Jazz Sounds
New Jazz Sounds- Album Overview "New Jazz Sounds," released in 1956, is a landmark album by the legendary trumpeter a…
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Released 1963
New Wave
Dizzy GillespieJazz in Review: Dissecting Dizzy Gillespie's New Wave Album
Welcome to another installment of Jazz in Review, where we take a deep dive into some of the most critically acclaime…
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Released 1988
Oop-pop-a-da
Dizzy GillespieHow Dizzy Gillespie shaped the sound of Oop-pop-a-da
Oop-pop-a-da- Album Overview "Oop-Pop-A-Da," released in 1955, is a seminal album by the legendary jazz trumpeter Diz…
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Released 0
Oscar Peterson
Dizzy GillespieUnpacking Dizzy Gillespie-Oscar Peterson 's Oscar Peterson
Album overview Dizzy Gillespie-Oscar Peterson 's album "Oscar Peterson," released in 2021, pays homage to the legenda…
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Released 1987
Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy GillespieWhy Dizzy Gillespie's Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie matters
Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie- Album Overview The album "Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie," released in 1975, …
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Released 1961
Perceptions
Dizzy GillespieFirst impressions of Dizzy Gillespie – Perceptions
Perceptions- Album Overview "Perceptions," released in 1970, is a significant entry in the discography of jazz trumpe…
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Released 2005
Portrait Of Jenny
Dizzy GillespieListening guide: Dizzy Gillespie's Portrait Of Jenny
Portrait Of Jenny- Album Overview "Portrait Of Jenny," released in 1955, is a seminal album by the renowned jazz trum…
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Released 1951
Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session
Dizzy GillespieRed Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session: what Dizzy Gillespie wants you to feel
Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session- Album Overview Released in 1946, "Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session" is an esse…
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Released 1991
Rhythmstick
Dizzy GillespieExploring the sound of Dizzy Gillespie: Rhythmstick
Rhythmstick- Album Overview Dizzy Gillespie's album "Rhythmstick" was released in 1978 under the renowned label, Pabl…
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Released 1955
Roy & Diz
Dizzy GillespieDizzy Gillespie returns with Roy & Diz
Roy & Diz- Album Overview "Roy & Diz" is an iconic collaboration album released in 1975, featuring the legendary …
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Released 1994
Roy And Diz
Dizzy GillespieListening to Roy And Diz by Dizzy Gillespie
Roy And Diz- Album Overview "Roy And Diz" is a landmark jazz album released in 1976, featuring the legendary trumpete…
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Released 1957
School Days
Dizzy GillespieInside School Days by Dizzy Gillespie
School Days- Album Overview Released in 1976, "School Days" is a remarkable album by the legendary jazz trumpeter Diz…
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Released 1992
Shaw 'nuff
Dizzy GillespieListening guide: Dizzy Gillespie's Shaw 'nuff
Shaw 'nuff- Album Overview Dizzy Gillespie's "Shaw 'nuff," released in 1945, is a quintessential jazz album that…
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Released 1988
Show Time
Dizzy GillespieShow Time: what Dizzy Gillespie wants you to feel
Show Time- Album Overview Released in 1959, "Show Time" is a vibrant and exhilarating album by the legendary jazz tru…
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Released 1958
Sittin' In
Dizzy GillespieSittin' In: the story Dizzy Gillespie wants to tell
Sittin' In- Album Overview "Sittin' In," an iconic album by the legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, was re…
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Released 1998
Something Old, Something New
Dizzy GillespieInside Something Old, Something New by Dizzy Gillespie
Something Old, Something New- Album Overview "Something Old, Something New," released in 1963, is a remarkable blend …
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Released 1957
Sonny Side Up
Dizzy GillespieExploring the sound of Dizzy Gillespie-Sonny Side Up: Sonny Side Up
Album overview "Sonny Side Up" is a pivotal jazz album released in 1959, showcasing the collaborative talents of trum…
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Released 1969
Soul & Salvation
Dizzy GillespieUnpacking Dizzy Gillespie's Soul & Salvation
Soul & Salvation- Album Overview Dizzy Gillespie's "Soul & Salvation" was released in 1970 under the Percepti…
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Released 1966
Soul Mates
Dizzy GillespieDizzy Gillespie experiments boldly on Soul Mates
Soul Mates- Album Overview "Soul Mates," released in 1989, is a vibrant collaboration between jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gi…
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Released 2001
Sweet Stuff
Dizzy GillespieDizzy Gillespie – Sweet Stuff: track-by-track perspective
Sweet Stuff- Album Overview Dizzy Gillespie's "Sweet Stuff," released in 1970, stands as a vibrant testament to the l…
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Released 1999
Swings
Dizzy GillespieExploring the sound of Dizzy Gillespie: Swings
Swings- Album Overview "Swings" is a remarkable jazz album by the legendary trumpeter and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie,…
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Released 1982
The Alternate Blues
Dizzy GillespieDizzy Gillespie-The Alternate Blues – The Alternate Blues: a sonic journey
Album overview Dizzy Gillespie's "The Alternate Blues," released in 1996, showcases the brilliant trumpet work and in…
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Released 1995
The Bop Session
Dizzy GillespieDizzy Gillespie returns with The Bop Session
The Bop Session- Album Overview The Bop Session, released in 1956, is a landmark album in the evolution of jazz, show…
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Released 1956
The Champ
Dizzy GillespieThe Champ - A Critical Review of Dizzy Gillespie's Album
Dizzy Gillespie, a name synonymous with the golden age of jazz, was a musician par excellence. With his unique style …
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Released 2004
The Discovery Of Jazz: Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy GillespieThe Discovery Of Jazz: Dizzy Gillespie: the story Dizzy Gillespie wants to tell
The Discovery Of Jazz: Dizzy Gillespie- Album Overview "The Discovery of Jazz: Dizzy Gillespie" is a remarkable album…
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Released 1985
The Dizzy Gillespie Story
Dizzy GillespieReview of Dizzy Gillespie-The Dizzy Gillespie Story – The Dizzy Gillespie Story
Album overview Dizzy Gillespie, a monumental figure in jazz history, released "The Dizzy Gillespie Story" in 1974 und…
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Released 1975
The Giant
Dizzy GillespieExploring the sound of Dizzy Gillespie-The Giant: The Giant
Album overview Dizzy Gillespie's album titled "The Giant" was released in 1974 under the label Mainstream Records. Th…
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Released 1979
The Gifted Ones
Dizzy GillespieUnpacking Dizzy Gillespie's The Gifted Ones
The Gifted Ones- Album Overview "The Gifted Ones," released in 1974, is a posthumous compilation album by legendary j…
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Released 1970
The Real Thing
Dizzy GillespieA Critical Review of the Album: The Real Thing by Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie is no doubt a household name in the jazz music scene. The legendary American jazz trumpeter was known…
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Released 1981
The Source
Dizzy GillespieThe evolution of Dizzy Gillespie in The Source
The Source- Album Overview "The Source," released in 1973, stands as a significant entry in the discography of jazz l…
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Released 1989
The Symphony Sessions: August 25th, 1989
Dizzy GillespieInside The Symphony Sessions: August 25th, 1989 by Dizzy Gillespie
The Symphony Sessions: August 25th, 1989- Album Overview "The Symphony Sessions: August 25th, 1989" is a landmark alb…
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Released 1990
The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner
Dizzy GillespieAlbum spotlight: Dizzy Gillespie – The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner
The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner- Album Overview "The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner" is a remarkable jazz album rele…
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