Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

44 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Bop

Label

Universal Classics & Jazz

Performer

Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Kenny Barron, 1943-, Rudy Collins, 1934-1998, James Moody, 1925-2010, Chris White, 1955-

UPC (Physical)

00731455807929

Date Recorded

1963-04-23

Release Date

1998-05-26

Review

Reissued on CD in 1998, this was one of Dizzy Gillespie's finest sessions of the 1960s. His quintet (which includes James Moody on tenor, flute and alto, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Chris White and drummer Rudy Collins) sounds quite inspired. The "Something Old" portion of the set is the main reason to acquire it, since it consists of rapid versions of "Bebop" and "Dizzy Atmosphere," a memorable rendition of "Good Bait" and a definitive medley of "I Can't Get Started" and "'Round Midnight." The "New" part of the release consists of four then-recent pieces (three by Tom McIntosh), best known of which is "Cup Bearers." The CD reissue adds a brief "Early Mornin' Blues" to the program. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Bop, Bop

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Bop