Dizzy Gillespie's Alumni Allstars consists of eleven former Dizzy Gillespie band members, including bandleader Jon Faddis on trumpet, James Moody on alto saxophone and flute, Don Braden on tenor and soprano saxophone and John Lee on bass. The CD Dizzy's World explores the Latin and Caribbean side of Gillespie. You can listen to twelve songs, such as performances by Desafinado by Jobim, Tin Tin Deo
… and Ole by Gillespie and three pieces from the Gillespie Suite, composed by Lalo Schifrin. Because the spirit of Dizzy is still present, the songs are played with humor and virtuosity. Compared to the original songs, they also sound more contemporary and dynamic. A great initiative by these veterans to keep Gillespie's music alive. (RM)more
