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Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band: Dizzy's Business
Many of the band members are Gillespie alumni; in fact, the personnel list reads like a "Who's Who" of modern jazz. Also joining the party is vocalist Roberta Gambarini, who is "introduced" on this release (her own first CD, Easy to Love, appeared almost at the same time). Gambarini's lighthearted scatting with James Moody on "Blue 'N Boogie" is a highlight of the CD, as are her beautiful, straightforward takes on "Stardust" and "Morning of the Carnival," which float gracefully over Slide Hampton's lush arrangements.
Given its multiple textures and the bounty of impeccable solos, Dizzy's Business offers more delights with each hearing. Recorded in 2005 at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, it features the crackling energy and audience response that only a live performance can provide; moreover, the sound quality is so crisp and warm that it feels like you're personally witnessing the event.
Track Listing
Dizzy's Business; Con Alma; Blue 'N' Boogie; I Mean You; Without You—No Me (To Dizzy); Hot House; Stardust; Tour de Force; Moody's Groove; Morning of the Carnival; Off Minor.
Personnel
Dizzy Gillespie
trumpetJames Moody: tenor saxophone, flute, vocals; Jimmy Heath: tenor saxophone; Frank Wess and Antonio Hart: alto saxophone, flute; Gary Smulyan: baritone saxophone; Frank Greene: lead trumpet; Roy Hargrove, Greg Gisbert and Randy Brecker: trumpet; Claudio Roditi: trumpet and percussion; Jason Jackson: lead trombone; Steve Davis: trombone; Jay Ashby: trombone, percussion; Douglas Purviance: bass trombone; Mulgrew Miller: piano; Marty Ashby: guitars; John Lee: bass/executive director; Dennis Mackrel: drums; Roberta Gambarini: vocals.
Album information
Title: Dizzy's Business | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: MCG Jazz
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