For Dizzy everything starts and ends with laughter. In the meantime, all paths are possible. That of melancholy, of dance or of political commitment... Dizzy is everywhere at once, always elusive, he is this explorer who, after having been one of the founders of Bebop in the 40's, will never stop experimenting, surprising and pushing back the borders. Proud of his Afro-American heritage, he knew like no other how to confront it with other cultural horizons such as Latin America or Cuba. On 25 August 1973 Dizzy Gillespie came to the Dutch public in Laren. True to form, he introduced his musicians in a mischievous and generous mood and then launched thunderously into a Caribbean tempo that lasted 19 minutes! Then, in a deep voice, Dizzy evokes his friend Martin Luther King. He dedicates "Brother K" to him, a tender ballad punctuated by flashes of storm and anger. As a conclusion Dizzy invokes his roots: "The Blues", where he abandons his trumpet to unleash the full force and warmth of his voice. The musicians withdraw to a surprisingly light theme. We leave as we arrive, on tiptoe. However, we leave with a certainty: "Yes Dizzy, you made it".
Tracklist:
A1 Introduction By Dizzy Gillespie 2:17
A2 Sunshine 19:00
B1 Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie 0:16
B2 Ole For The Gypsies 15:58
C1 Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie 0:50
C2 The Truth 9:12
C3 Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie 0:43
C4 Brother K 11:30
D1 Manteca 10:07
D2 The Blues 8:36
Dizzie Gillespie, Trumpet and Vocals
Mike Longo, Piano
Alexander Gafa, Guitar
Earl May, Bass
Mickey Roker, Drums
Guest Artist : Jon Faddis, Trumpet on tracks 9 and 10
Recording information:
Title: LIVE AT SINGER CONCERT HALL 1973
Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
Genre: Jazz
Media: 2x 180g LP Vinyl Stereo 33rpm, Limited, Remastered, . Remastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes. Pressed in Germany. 2nd edition. Recorded at the Singer Concert Hall Laren Jazz Festival, 25.8.1973.
Label: The Lost Recordings
Cat#: TLR-1704028V
Released: 2022 in France
Original release: 2017 by Fondamenta FON-1704028
EAN: 3516628409615
Discogs rel.#: 25614346
