Dizzy Gillespie Catalog
1937 (age 20)
Teddy Hill - San Anton' / King Porter Stomp Bluebird B-6988
Shad Collins, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Dillard, trumpet, vocal; Dicky Wells, trombone; Russell Procope, clarinet, alto sax; Howard Johnson, alto sax; Robert Carroll, Teddy Hill, tenor sax; Sam Allen, piano; John Smith, guitar; Richard Fullbright, bass; Bill Beason, drums.
NYC, May 17, 1937
| 010206-1 | San Anton' |
Teddy Hill - I'm Happy, Darling, Dancing With You / Blue Rhythm Fantasy Bluebird B-6989
Dillard plays, trumpet.
NYC, May 17, 1937
| 010207-1 | I'm Happy, Darling, Dancing With You |
Dizzy Gillespie RCA Victor LPV-530 1966
Shad Collins, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Dillard, trumpet, vocal #1, trumpet #2,3; Dicky Wells, trombone; Russell Procope, clarinet, alto sax; Howard Johnson, alto sax; Robert Carroll, Teddy Hill, tenor sax; Sam Allen, piano; John Smith, guitar; Richard Fullbright, bass; Bill Beason, drums.
NYC, May 17, 1937
| 1. 010208-1 | Yours And Mine |
| 2. 010210-1 | King Porter Stomp |
| 3. 010211-1 | Blue Rhythm Fantasy |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Don Byas, tenor sax #1,2; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Bill DeArango, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, February 22, 1946
| 1. D6VB1682-1 | 52nd Street Theme (take 1) |
| 2. D6VB1683-2 | Night In Tunisia (incomplete take) |
| 3. D6VB1685-2 | Anthropology (take 2) |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos.
NYC, December 22, 1947
| D7VB2932-1 | Algo Bueno (aka Woody'n You) |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos; Kenny Hagood, vocal.
NYC, December 30, 1947
| D7VB3093-1 | Ool-Ya-Koo |
Dave Burns, Willie Cook, Dizzy Gillespie, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Joe Harris, congas; Sabu Martinez, bongos.
NYC, December 29, 1948
| D8VB4148-1 | Guarachi Guaro |
| D8VB4150-1 | Lover Come Back To Me |
Willie Cook, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas.
NYC, May 6, 1949
| D8VB4151-2 | I'm Be Boppin' Too (take 2) |
Willie Cook, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Andy Duryea, Charles Greenlea, J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, July 6, 1949
| D9VB1796-1 | In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee |
Teddy Hill - Yours And Mine / I'm Feeling Like A Million Bluebird B-7013
Shad Collins, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Dillard, trumpet, vocal; Dicky Wells, trombone; Russell Procope, clarinet, alto sax; Howard Johnson, alto sax; Robert Carroll, Teddy Hill, tenor sax; Sam Allen, piano; John Smith, guitar; Richard Fullbright, bass; Bill Beason, drums.
NYC, May 17, 1937
| 010209-1 | I'm Feeling Like A Million |
1939
Lionel Hampton - When Lights Are Low / Hot Mallets Victor 26371
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Chu Berry, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Clyde Hart, piano; Charlie Christian, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Cozy Cole, drums.
NYC, September 11, 1939
| 041406-1 | When Lights Are Low |
** also released on His Master's Voice (Swi) JK 2172, (Swd) X 6572; Blue Ace 234.
Lionel Hampton - One Sweet Letter From You / Early Session Hop Victor 26393
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Chu Berry, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes, vocal #1, vibes #2; Clyde Hart, piano; Charlie Christian, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Cozy Cole, drums.
NYC, September 11, 1939
| 1. 041407-1 | One Sweet Letter From You |
| 2. 041409-1 | Early Session Hop |
** also released on His Master's Voice (E) B 9027, (Swi) JK 2240, (F) K 8432.
Dizzy Gillespie - The Complete RCA Victor Recordings Bluebird 07863-66528-2 1995
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Chu Berry, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Clyde Hart, piano; Charlie Christian, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Cozy Cole, drums.
NYC, September 11, 1939
| 041408-1 | Hot Mallets |
1941
Charley Christian/Dizzy Gillespie - After Hours Esoteric ES-548 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Don Byas, tenor sax; Kenny Kersey, piano; plus "House Band".
Clark Monroe's Uptown House, NYC, May 7, 1941
| Lips Flips | |
| Stardust #1 | |
| Kerouac | |
| Stardust #2 |
** also released on Counterpoint CPT-548 in 1959. and on Charlie Christian, Everest FS 219 in 1970s. and on Charlie Christian/Dizzy Gillespie - After Hours, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1932-2 in 2000.
1942
Les Hite - I Remember You / Jersey Bounce Hit 7001
Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Wilder, Walter Williams, trumpet; Alfred Cobbs, Leon Comegys, Allen Durham, trombone; John Brown, Floyd Turnham, alto sax; Roger Hurd, Quedellis "Que" Martyn, tenor sax; Sol Moore, baritone sax; Gerry Wiggins, piano; Frank Pasley, guitar; Benny Booker, bass; Oscar Bradley, drums; Jimmy Anderson, vocal #1; Les Hite, director.
NYC, circa January, 1942
| 1. W151 | I Remember You |
| 2. W152 | Jersey Bounce |
Les Hite - Idaho / One Dozen Roses Hit 7002
Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Wilder, Walter Williams, trumpet; Alfred Cobbs, Leon Comegys, Allen Durham, trombone; John Brown, Floyd Turnham, alto sax; Roger Hurd, Quedellis "Que" Martyn, tenor sax; Sol Moore, baritone sax; Gerry Wiggins, piano; Frank Pasley, guitar; Benny Booker, bass; Oscar Bradley, drums; Jimmy Anderson, vocal #2; Les Hite, director.
NYC, circa January, 1942
| 1. W153 | Idaho |
| 2. W154 | One Dozen Roses |
1943
Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943 Stash ST-260
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Room 305 Of Savoy Hotel, Chicago, IL, February 15, 1943
| Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2 |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Lincoln Square, NY, May 30, 1945
| Sweet Georgia Brown (incomplete) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown, piano; Red Callender, bass; Doc West, drums.
California, February, 1946
| Lover Come Back To Me Part 1 | |
| Lover Come Back To Me Part 2 |
** also released on Stash ST-CD-260.
1944
Coleman Hawkins - Rainbow Mist Delmark DD-459
Vic Coulsen, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Vanderveer, trumpet; Leonard Lowry, Leo Parker, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, February 16, 1944
| R-1000 | Woody'n You |
| R-1001 | Bu-Dee-Daht |
| R-1002 | Yesterdays |
Johnson plays, tenor, baritone sax.
NYC, February 22, 1944
| R-1003 | Disorder At The Border |
| R-1004 | Feeling Zero |
| R-1005 | Rainbow Mist (aka Body And Soul) |
Billy Eckstine - Mr. B Ember (E) FA 2010
Gail Brockman, Dizzy Gillespie, Marion Hazel, Shorty McConnell, trumpet; Joe Taswell Baird, Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, trombone; Gerald "Gerry" Valentine, trombone, arranger; Bill Frazier, John Jackson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; John Malachi, piano, arranger; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal; Billy Eckstine, vocal, valve trombone, conductor; Tadd Dameron, arranger.
NYC, December 5, 1944
| 118-2 | If That's The Way You Feel |
| 119-4 | I Want To Talk About You |
| 120-3 | Blowing The Blues Away |
| 121-2 | Opus X |
| 122 | I'll Wait And Pray |
Billy Eckstine - Blowing The Blues Away Swingtime (E) ST 1015
same session.
NYC, December 5, 1944
| 120 | Blowing The Blues Away |
Billy Eckstine, Maxine Sullivan - Mr. B Audio Lab AL 1549
same session.
NYC, December 5, 1944
| 123 | The Real Thing Happened To Me |
1945
Various Artists - The Jazz Makers Columbia CL 1036 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Trummy Young, trombone; Don Byas, tenor sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Irv Kluger, drums.
NYC, January 9, 1945
| W-1223 | I Can't Get Started |
Various Artists - Swing Street Vol. IV Epic LN 24030
same session.
NYC, January 9, 1945
| W-1224 | Good Bait |
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Arco AL 8 1947
same session.
NYC, January 9, 1945
| W-1225 | Salt Peanuts (as Salted Peanuts) |
| W-1226 | Be-Bop (as Dizzy's Fingers) |
Dave Burns, Matthew McKay, Ray Ore, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Joe Taswell Baird, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, James Moody, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano, arranger; Al McKibbon, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Chano Pozo, congas; Lorenzo Salan, bongos; Kenny "Pancho" Hagood, vocal; Tadd Dameron, Gil Fuller, George Russell, arranger.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 29, 1947
| N1791-E | Festival In Cuba |
| N1792-2E | Panic In Puerto Rico |
| N1793-2E | Bop Salad |
| N1794-E | A Serenade In Fifths |
| N1795-B2 | To Be Sure |
Dizzy Gillespie, Kai Winding, J.J. Johnson, Terry Gibbs - Bebop Revisited Vol. 2 Xanadu 124 1977
Bill Coleman, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Harris, unknown, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, Benny Morton, unknown, Trummy Young, trombone; Johnny Bothwell, unknown, alto sax; Don Byas, unknown, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Al Casey, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Rubberlegs Williams, vocal #2-4.
NYC, January 9, 1945
| 1. W-1218-W | Something For You (aka Chance It) (aka Max Is Making Wax) |
| 2. W-1219-W | Worried Life Blues |
| 3. W-1220-W | Empty Bed Blues Part 1 |
| 4. W-1221-W | Empty Bed Blues Part 2 |
Boyd Meets Stravinski (Volume 2) Savoy MG 12040 1956
Tommy Allison, Stan Fishelson, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Harris, trumpet; Jack Carmen, Walt Robertson, Ollie Wilson, Trummy Young, trombone; Johnny Bothwell, Serge Chaloff, Al Cohn, Joe Magro, Hal McKusick, reeds; Ike Carpenter, piano; Steve Jordon, guitar; Mickey Mendi, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
NYC, January 27, 1945
| G543-1 | March Of The Boyds |
| G549-2 | Summertime |
Oscar Pettiford, bass; replaces Mendi.
NYC, January, 1945
| G542-2 | Interlude (Night In Tunisia) |
Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It (1945) Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Trummy Young, trombone, vocal #6-9; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Mike Bryan, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Specs Powell, drums; Rubberlegs Williams, vocal #1-5.
NYC, January, 1945
| 1. W3301 | What's The Matter Now |
| 2. W3302 | I Want Every Bit Of It |
| 3. W3303 | That's The Blues |
| 4. W3304 | GI Blues |
| 5. - | 4-F Blues (as 4F Blues) |
| 6. W3305 | Dream Of You |
| 7. W3306 | Seventh Avenue |
| 8. W3307 | Sorta Kinda |
| 9. W3308 | Oh, Oh, My, My, Ooh, Ooh |
Sarah Vaughan, vocal; accompanied by Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat Jaffe, piano #1,3; Tadd Dameron, piano #2; Bill De Arango, guitar; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 25, 1945
| 1. W3325 | What More Can A Woman Do |
| 2. W3326 | I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream |
| 3. W3327 | Mean To Me |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jack McVea, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano #3-6; Slim Gaillard, piano #1,2, guitar #3-6, vocal #3-6; Bam Brown, bass, vocal #3-5; Zutty Singleton, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, probably December 29, 1945
| 1. BTJ38 | Dizzy Boogie |
| 2. BTJ38-2 | - |
| 3. BTJ39 | Flat Foot Floogie |
| 4. BTJ39-2 | - |
| 5. BTJ40-2 | Popity Pop (as Poppity Pop) |
| 6. BTJ41 | Slim's Jam |
Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - Young Dex 1944-1946 Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Frank Paparelli, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Murray Shipinski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
NYC, February 9, 1945
| G554 | Groovin' High |
Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie Savoy MG 12020 1955
same session.
NYC, February 9, 1945
| G555 | Blue 'N' Boogie |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Remo Palmieri, guitar; Slam Stewart, bass; Cozy Cole, drums.
NYC, February 28, 1945
| G554A-1 | Groovin' High |
| G556 | All The Things You Are |
| G557 | Dizzy Atmosphere |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Sidney Catlett, drums.
NYC, May 11, 1945
| G565A-1 | Salt Peanuts |
| G568A-1 | Hot House |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Gil Fuller, Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, May 15, 1946
| 5498 | Oop Bop Sha Bam |
| 5500 | That's Earl, Brother |
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Ray Orr, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Charles Greenlea, Al Moore, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, June 10, 1946
| 5550 | Our Delight |
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Alton "Slim" Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, July 9, 1946
| 5609 | One Bass Hit Part 2 |
| 5610 | Ray's Idea |
| 5611 | Things To Come |
Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Matthew McKay, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Taswell Baird, Al Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; John Brown, Scoops Carey, alto sax; Bill Frazier, James Moody, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Kenny Hagood, vocal.
NYC, November 12, 1946
| 5789 | Emanon |
Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude EmArcy MG-36017 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Gene Sedric, clarinet; Sammy Price, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Leonard Ware, guitar; Oscar Smith, bass; Doc West, drums; Albinia Jones, vocal.
NYC, April 14, 1945
| NSC49 | Evil Gal Blues |
Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5 Savoy SJL 2233 1979
same session.
NYC, April 14, 1945
| NSC50 | Salty Papa Blues |
| NSC51 | Albinia's Blues |
| NSC52 | Don't You Wear No Black |
Lionel Hampton - All American Award Concert MCA (F) 510.142
Wendell Culley, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Killian, Joe Morris, Dave Page, Lammar Wright, trumpet; Abdul Hamid, Al Hayse, John Morris, Andrew Penn, trombone; Gus Evans, clarinet, alto sax; Herbie Fields, clarinet, alto, soprano sax; Arnett Cobb, Jay Peters, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, drums; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Charlie Harris, Ted Sinclair, bass; Fred Radcliffe, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, April 15, 1945
| Red Cross |
Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning Prestige P-24030 1973
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Sidney Catlett, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal #2.
NYC, May 11, 1945
| 1. G566A-1 | Shaw 'Nuff |
| 2. G567A-1 | Lover Man |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Gil Fuller, Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, May 15, 1946
| 5497 | One Bass Hit Part 1 |
| 5499 | A Handfulla Gimme |
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Ray Orr, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Charles Greenlea, Al Moore, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, June 10, 1946
| 5551 | Good Dues Blues |
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Alton "Slim" Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, July 9, 1946
| 5612 | He Bepped When He Shoulda Bopped |
Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Matthew McKay, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Taswell Baird, Al Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; John Brown, Scoops Carey, alto sax; Bill Frazier, James Moody, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Kenny Hagood, vocal.
NYC, November 12, 1946
| 5788 | I Waited For You |
Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 17 Philology (It) W 847.2
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, PA, June 5, 1945
| Blue 'N' Boogie (incomplete) |
Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session Dial LP 903 1951
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Slam Stewart, bass; Specs Powell, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 6, 1945
| T8-A | Hallelujah |
| T8-F | - |
| T9-B | Get Happy |
| T9-D | - |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Slam Stewart, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| T10-A | Slam Slam Blues (as Bird's Blues) |
| T10-B | Slam Slam Blues |
| T11-A | Congo Blues |
| T11-AA | - |
| T11-BB | - |
| T11-C | - |
** also released on Red Norvo, Spotlite (US) LP 107 in 1975. and on Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session Featuring Charlie Parker And Dizzy Gillespie, Spotlite (E) SPJ 127.
Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session Featuring Charlie Parker And Dizzy Gillespie Spotlite (E) SPJ 127
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 6, 1945
| T11-B | Congo Blues |
** originally released on Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session, Dial LP 903 in 1951 + 2 bonus tracks.
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 5 Spotlite (E) LP 105 1970
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Slam Stewart, bass; Specs Powell, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 6, 1945
| T8-B | Hallelujah (as Sing Hallelujah!) |
Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 Uptown UPCD 27.51
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax #1,2,6,7; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums #1-5; Sid Catlett, drums #6,7.
Town Hall, NYC, June 22, 1945
| 1. | Intro |
| 2. | Bebop |
| 3. | A Night In Tunisia |
| 4. | Groovin' High |
| 5. | Salt Peanuts |
| 6. | Hot House |
| 7. | 52nd Street Theme |
The Genius Of Charlie Parker Savoy MG 12014 1955
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dizzy Gillespie, piano #1, trumpet, piano #2; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945
| 1. S5849-1 | Warming Up A Riff (orig.-take 1) |
| 2. S5853-2 | Ko-Ko (orig.-take 2) (as Cocoa) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jack McVea, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano #2-4; Slim Gaillard, piano #1, guitar #2-4, vocal #2-4; Bam Brown, bass, vocal #2,3; Zutty Singleton, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, probably December 29, 1945
| 1. BTJ38-2 | Dizzy Boogie (take 2) |
| 2. BTJ39-2 | Flat Foot Floogie (orig.-take 2) |
| 3. BTJ40-2 | Popity Pop (orig.-take 1) |
| 4. BTJ41RE | Slim's Jam (new-take 2) |
The Charlie Parker Story Savoy MG 12079 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet #1-7; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dizzy Gillespie, piano #1-7,9, trumpet, piano #8; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945
| 1. S5850-1 | Billie's Bounce (new-take 1) |
| 2. S5850-2 | Billie's Bounce (short-take 2) |
| 3. S5850-3 | Billie's Bounce (new-take 3) |
| 4. S5850-4 | Billie's Bounce (new-take 4) |
| 5. S5851-1 | Now's The Time (short-take 1) |
| 6. S5851-2 | Now's The Time (short-take 2) |
| 7. S5851-3 | Now's The Time (new-take 3) |
| 8. S5853-1 | Ko-Ko (short-take 1) |
| 9. | Meandering (new-take 1) |
Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2 Savoy MG 12009 1955
Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dizzy Gillespie, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945
| S5850-5 | Billie's Bounce (orig.-take 5) |
The Immortal Charlie Parker Savoy MG 12001 1955
same session.
WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945
| S5851-4 | Now's The Time (orig.-take 4) |
Yardbird In Lotus Land Featuring Charlie Parker Spotlite (E) SPJ 123 1976
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #3; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
AFRS Jubilee, NBC Studios, Hollywood, CA, possibly December 29, 1945
| 1. JUB161 | Grooving High |
| 2. JUB162 | Shaw 'Nuff |
| 3. JUB163 | Dizzy Atmosphere |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
WEAF radio broadcast, Billy Berg's Supper Club, Hollywood, CA, probably January, 1946
| Salt Peanuts |
** also released on Phoenix Jazz LP 17 in 1977.
Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 4 Philology (It) 214 W 18 1990
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; and others.
probably NYC, 1945
| Groovin' High |
1946
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 2 (Formerly Vols. 2 And 3) Clef MG VOL.2 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Al Killian, trumpet #3,4; Willie Smith, alto sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax #3,4; Charlie Ventura, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mel Powell, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 1. 411 | 266 | Crazy Rhythm Part 1 |
| 2. 412 | 267 | Crazy Rhythm Part 2 |
| 3. 413 | 268 | Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1 |
| 4. 414 | 269 | Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2 |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 2, Verve MG VOL.2 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 5 (Formerly Vols. 7, 10 And 11) Clef MG VOL.5 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mel Powell, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 309 | The Man I Love Part 1 |
| 310 | The Man I Love Part 2 |
| 311 | The Man I Love Part 3 |
| 312 | The Man I Love Part 4 |
| 313 | The Man I Love Part 5 |
| 314 | The Man I Love Part 6 |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 5, Verve MG VOL.5 in 1957.
Various Artists - Party Favorites Tops L 1526 1957
Karl George, Dizzy Gillespie as John Burk, Howard McGhee as Howard McGee, Eugene Young, trumpet; Ralph Bledsoe, Henry Coker, Vic Dickenson, George Washington, trombone; Marvin Johnson, Willie Smith as Bill Smith, alto sax; Fred Simon, Lucky Thompson as Eli Thompson, tenor sax; Gene Porter, baritone sax; Wilbert Baranco, piano, vocal; Buddy Harper, guitar; Charlie Mingus, bass; Earl Watkins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
| BW183 | Night And Day |
Wilbert Baranco - Night And Day / Weeping Willie Black & White 41 1946?
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
| BW184 | Weeping Willie |
Wilbert Baranco - Every Time I Think Of You / Baranco Boogie Black & White 42 1946?
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
| BW185 | Every Time I Think Of You |
Wilbert Baranco And His Orchestra - Hot Piano Tops L 930
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
| BW186 | Baranco Boogie |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy's Delight (The Big Bands) Phoenix Jazz LP 4 1974
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Roy Hall, drums; + 6 strings, 4 woodwinds, a harp, a french horn, Johnny Richards, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, January or February, 1946
| PAR-101-A | The Way You Look Tonight (as Part One) |
| PAR-101-B | Why Do I Love You (as Part Two) |
| PAR-102-A | Who (as Part Three) |
| PAR-102-B | All The Things You Are (as Part Four) |
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 1 Spotlite (E) LP 101 1970
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; George Handy, piano; Arvin Garrison, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, CA, February 5, 1946
| D1000 | Diggin' Diz (as Bongo Beep) |
The Tempo Jazzmen The Hermanites - Confirmation Spotlite (E) SPJ 132 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax, vocal; Milt Jackson, vibes, vocal; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, CA, February 7, 1946
| D1001-E | Confirmation |
| D1002-E | Diggin' For Diz |
| D1003-A | Dynamo A (as Dynamo) |
| D1003-B | Dynamo B (as Dynamo A) |
| D1004-E | When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
| D1005-A | 'Round About Midnight |
| D1005-B | - |
Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets Dial LP 212 1952
same session.
Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, CA, February 7, 1946
| D1004-B | When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie RCA Victor LPM-2398 1961
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Don Byas, tenor sax #1-3; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Bill DeArango, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, February 22, 1946
| 1. D6VB1682-2 | 52nd Street Theme (take 2) |
| 2. D6VB1683-1 | Night In Tunisia (take 1) |
| 3. D6VB1684-1 | Ol' Man Rebop |
| 4. D6VB1685-1 | Anthropology (take 1) |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos.
NYC, December 30, 1947
| D7VB3090-1 | Manteca |
| D7VB3092-1 | Good Bait |
| D7VB3094-1 | Minor Walk |
Tony Scott, Slam Stewart, Don Byas, Big Sid Catlett - 52nd Street Vol. 1 Onyx ORI 203
Dizzy Gillespie as B. Bopstein, trumpet; Trummy Young, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Eddie Nicholson, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal #1.
NYC, March 6, 1946
| 1. S1120 | All Too Soon |
| 2. S1121 | You're Only Happy When I'm Blue |
| 3. S1122 | Ten Lessons With Timothy |
Dizzy Gillespie '46 Live At The Spotlite Hi-Fly H 01
Dave Burns, Talib Dawud, Kenny Dorham, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Leon Comegys, Charles Greenlea, Alim Moore, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #8-11; Thelonious Monk, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Spotlight Lounge, Washington, DC, May-June, 1946
| 1. | Our Delight |
| 2. | Ray's Idea |
| 3. | Cool Breeze |
| 4. | One Bass Hit |
| 5. | Groovin' High |
| 6. | Second Balcony Jump |
| 7. | unknown title |
| 8. | 'Round Midnight |
| 9. | Oo-Bup-Sh' Bam |
| 10. | The Man I Love |
| 11. | Things To Come |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra.
Spotlight Lounge, Washington, DC, June 18, 1946
| Things To Come | |
| Things To Come (alternate take) | |
| Second Balcony Jump | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Our Delight |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.
Spotlight Lounge, Washington, DC, June, 1946
| Don't Blame Me |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra.
Spotlight Lounge, Washington, DC, July 6, 1946
| unknown title | |
| One Bass Hit | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Oop Bop Sh'bam | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Ray's Idea | |
| Cool Breeze |
The Dizzy Gillespie Story Savoy MG 12110 1957
Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John Brown, alto sax; James Moody, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Gil Fuller, arranger.
NYC, September 25, 1946
| S3354-2 | For Hecklers Only |
| S3355B | Smoky Hollow Jump |
| S3356B | Boppin' The Blues (as Dizz-Moody) |
| S3357B | Moody Speaks |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Henry Coker, Dick Kenny, Harold Smith, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Askell Issenbuth, flute; Philip Shuken, alto flute; Harry Steinfeld, oboe; Shirley Thompson, bassoon; Victor Arno, Walt Edelstein, Jack Shulman, Felix Slatkin, violin; Cy Bernhard, Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Barbara Whitney, harp; Paul Smith, piano; Jack Cascales, bass; Specs Wright, drums; Carlos Vidal Bolado, congas; Johnny Richards, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1950
| D385-5 | D393 | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot |
| D386-4 | D394 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| D387-3 | D395 | Million Dollar Baby |
| D388-5 | D396 | What Is There To Say |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1950
| D389-6 | D397 | Alone Together |
| D390-7 | D398 | These Are The Things I Love |
| D391-5 | D399 | On The Alamo |
| D392-3 | D340 | Interlude In C |
1947 (age 30)
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Dizzier And Dizzier RCA Victor LJM-1009 1954
Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, Matthew McKay, Ray Orr, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Taswell Baird, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, James Moody, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; John Collins, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Joe Harris, drums.
NYC, August 22, 1947
| D7VB1542-1 | Ow! |
| D7VB1544-1 | Two Bass Hit |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos #1, congas, bongos, chanting vocal #2.
NYC, December 22, 1947
| 1. D7VB2934-1 | Cubana Be |
| 2. D7VB2935-1 | Cubana Bop |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Dizzy Gillespie, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos.
NYC, December 30, 1947
| D7VB3091 | Woody'n You |
Dave Burns, Willie Cook, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet #1, trumpet, vocal #2; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Joe Harris, congas; Sabu Martinez, bongos.
NYC, December 29, 1948
| 1. D8VB4149-1 | Duff Capers |
| 2. D8VB4151-1 | I'm Be Boppin' Too (take 1) |
Willie Cook, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas.
NYC, April 14, 1949
| D9VB471-1 | Swedish Suite |
| D9VB472-1 | St. Louis Blues |
same personnel.
NYC, May 6, 1949
| D9VB1010-1 | Dizzier And Dizzier (aka Katy) |
Willie Cook, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #1, trumpet #2; Andy Duryea, Charles Greenlea, J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas; Joe Carroll, vocal #1.
NYC, July 6, 1949
| 1. D9VB1793-1 | Hey Pete! Le's Eat Mo' Meat |
| 2. D9VB1794-1 | Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
Various Artists - The Be-Bop Era RCA Victor LPV-519 1965
Dave Burns, Matthew McKay, Ray Orr, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #1, trumpet #2; Taswell Baird, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, James Moody, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; John Collins, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Kenny Hagood, vocal #1.
NYC, August 22, 1947
| 1. D7VB1543-1 | Oop-Pop-A-Da |
| 2. D7VB1545-1 | Stay On It |
Benny Bailey, Dave Burns, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Big Nick Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, bongos; Kenny Hagood, vocal.
NYC, December 22, 1947
| D7VB2933-1 | Cool Breeze |
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Ernie Caceres, baritone sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 3, 1949
| D9VC0021-2 | Overtime (longer take) |
| D9VC0022-3 | Victory Ball (longer take) |
Willie Cook, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, May 6, 1949
| D9VB1011-1 | Jump Did-Le Ba |
Lullaby In Rhythm Featuring Charlie Parker Spotlite (E) LP 107 1970
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, September 13, 1947
| Koko (Theme) | |
| Hot House | |
| Fine And Dandy |
same personnel.
WOR radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, September 20, 1947
| Koko (Theme) | |
| Sunnyside Of The Street | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean | |
| Tiger Rag | |
| 52nd. Street Theme (Theme) |
** also released on Zim ZM-1001 in 1974.
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie - BeBop's Heartbeat Savoy Jazz SJL 1177 1987
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Joe Harris, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 29, 1947
| 13000 | A Night In Tunisia Part 1 |
| 13001 | A Night In Tunisia Part 2 |
| 13002 | Dizzy Atmosphere |
| 13003 | Groovin' High Part 1 |
| 13004 | Groovin' High Part 2 |
| 13005 | Confirmation (as Riff Warmer) |
| Ko-Ko |
The Metronome All Stars, The International Jazzmen, The Just Jazz All Stars - All Star Sessions: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 6 Capitol M-11031 1972
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 21, 1947
| 2933-4 | Leap Here |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; + Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, George Weidler, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Shelly Manne, drums.
| 2934-4 | Metronome Riff |
1948
Dizzy Gillespie - Paris, Salle Pleyel, 28 Fevrier 1948: 15eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue Vol. 49 Vogue (F) LD 651-30 1964
Ernest Bailey, Dave Burns, Elmon Wright, Lamar Wright Jr., trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Ted Kelly, William Shepherd, trombone; John Brown, Howard Johnson, alto sax; Joe Gayles, George Nicholas, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; "Chano Pozo" Gonzales, conga drums; Kenny Hagood, vocal.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, February 28, 1948
| Oop-Pap-Ada | |
| 'Round About Midnight | |
| Algo Bueno | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Two Bass Hit | |
| Good Bait | |
| Afro Cuban Suite | |
| Oolyakoo | |
| Things To Come |
** also released on Vogue (E) VRL 3011 in 1965. and on Paris-Salle Pleyel 28 Fevrier 1948: The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 43, Mode (F) CMDINT 9849. and on The Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra At Salle Pleyel; Paris, France, Prestige PRST 7818 in 1970.
The Original Dizzy Gillespie Big Band In Concert Gene Norman Presents GNP 23 1957
Dave Burns, Willie Cook, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Cindy Duryea, Bill Shepherd, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; Ernie Henry, alto sax; John Brown, alto sax, vocal; Joe Gayles, James Moody, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Chano Pozo, congas, vocal.
Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA, July 19, 1948
| Emanon | |
| Ool-Ya-Koo | |
| Stay On It | |
| Good Bait | |
| One Bass Hit | |
| Manteca | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| I Can't Get Started |
** also released on Pasadena Concert 1948: Jazz Legacy 10, Jazz Legacy (F) JL 60 in 1978. and on Dizzy Gillespie And His Big Band In Concert Featuring Chano Pozo, GNP/ZYX (E) GNPD 23 in 1990.
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Good Bait Spotlite (E) SPJ 122 1976
probably: Willie Cook, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Rip Tarrant, trombone; Ernie Henry, alto sax; John Brown, alto sax, vocal; Joe Gayles, Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Jimmy "Hen Gates" Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Sabu Martinez, congas; Johnny Hartman, vocal #3.
NYC, circa late December, 1948
| 1. J313 | The Squirrel |
| 2. - | Oo-Bop-A-Da |
| 3. - | 'S Posin' |
| 4. - | Tabu |
probably: Willie Cook, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charles "Chuck" Greenlea, Sam Hurt, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Ernie Henry, alto sax; John Brown, alto sax, vocal; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; Jimmy "Hen Gates" Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, June-July, 1949
| J357 | Good Bait |
| - | Algo Bueno |
| - | Minor Walk |
| - | Half Nelson |
| J359 | Cool Breeze |
1949
The Metronome All-Star Bands RCA Camden CAL-426 1958
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Ernie Caceres, baritone sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 3, 1949
| D9VB0021-1 | Overtime (shorter take) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
| D9VB0022-1 | Victory Ball (shorter take) |
** also released on RCA Camden (E) CDN-112.
Various Artists - Great Jazz Reeds RCA Camden CAL-339 1958
add Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Ernie Caceres, baritone sax.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 3, 1949
| D9VB0022-2 | Victory Ball (alternate take) |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizziest RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB 1987
Willie Cook, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Harris, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Andy Duryea, Sam Hurt, Jesse Tarrant, trombone; John Brown, Ernie Henry, alto sax; Joe Gayles, Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; James Forman, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Vince Guerra, congas; Johnny Hartman, vocal.
NYC, April 14, 1949
| D9VB473-1 | I Should Care |
| D9VB474-1 | That Old Black Magic |
same personnel.
NYC, May 6, 1949
| D9VB1009 | You Go To My Head |
Charles Greenlea, J.J. Johnson, trombone; replaces Hurt, Tarrant.
NYC, July 6, 1949
| D9VB1795-1 | If Love Is Trouble |
Dizzy Gillespie, Lennie Tristano - Jazz Of The Forties: Hot Vs Cool Capitol (J) CR-8084 1968
Willie Cook, Don Slaughter, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Matthew Gee, Charles Greenlee, Sam Hurt, trombone; John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; John Collins, guitar; Al McKibbon, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Tiny Irvin, vocal.
NYC, November 21, 1949
| 4316 | Say When |
| 4317 | Tally Ho |
| 4318 | You Stole My Wife, You Horse Thief |
| 4319 | I Can't Remember |
Willie Cook, Don Slaughter, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Matthew Gee, Charles Greenlee, Sam Hurt, trombone; John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; Floyd Smith, guitar; Al McKibbon, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Carlos Duchesne, congas; Francisco Pozo, bongos; Joe Carroll, Tiny Irvin, vocal.
NYC, January 9, 1950
| 4332 | Oo-La-La |
| 4333 | Honeysuckle Rose |
1950
Various Artists - Esquire's World Of Jazz Capitol TBO-1970 1963
Willie Cook, Don Slaughter, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Matthew Gee, Charles Greenlee, Sam Hurt, trombone; John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Al Gibson, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; Floyd Smith, guitar; Al McKibbon, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Carlos Duchesne, congas; Francisco Pozo, bongos; Joe Carroll, Tiny Irvin, vocal.
NYC, January 9, 1950
| 4330 | Coast To Coast |
Various Artists - Enter The Cool: The History Of Jazz Volume Four Capitol T-796 1957
same session.
NYC, January 9, 1950
| 4331 | Carambola |
The Swing Era Metronome All-Stars Harmony HL 7044 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, January 10, 1950
| CO42629-1 | Double Date |
| CO42630-1 | No Figs |
Various Artists - Our Best Clef MGC-639 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, June 6, 1950
| 410-4 | Bloomdido |
Bird And Diz - The Genius Of Charlie Parker #4 Verve MGV-8006 1956+
same session.
NYC, June 6, 1950
| 411-3 | An Oscar For Treadwell |
| 411-4 | - |
| 412-3 | Mohawk |
| 412-6 | - |
| 413-2 | My Melancholy Baby |
| 414-4 | Leap Frog |
| 414-6 | - |
| 415-2 | Relaxin' With Lee |
| 415-3 | - |
The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird Verve (J) J00J 29001/10 1988
same session.
NYC, June 6, 1950
| 413-0 | My Melancholy Baby (coda rehearsal) |
| 413-1 | My Melancholy Baby |
| 414-1 | Leap Frog |
| 414-2 | - |
| 414-3 | - |
| 414-5 | - |
| 414-7 | - |
| 414-9 | - |
| 414-10 | - |
| 415-1 | Relaxin' With Lee |
| 415-5 | - |
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro - Trumpet Giants New Jazz NJLP 8296 1964
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Jimmy Heath, alto sax; Jimmy Oliver, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Joe Harris, drums.
NYC, September 16, 1950
| 108 | She's Gone Again |
| 109A | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 110A | Thinking Of You |
| 111 | Too Much Weight |
** initially scheduled on Prestige PR 16002.
1951
Dizzy Gillespie - Trane's First Ride 1951 Oberon 5100 1970s
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, January 6, 1951
| Congo Blues | |
| Yesterdays | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, January 13, 1951
| Good Bait |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, February 3, 1951
| Birks' Works | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Carl "Kansas" Fields, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, March 17, 1951
| Birks' Works (air check 2) |
Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works Duke (It) D-1019 1970s
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, January 6, 1951
| Ooh-Pa-Pa-Dah | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (incomplete) |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, January 13, 1951
| Birks' Works | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (incomplete) |
Dizzy Gillespie - Trane's First Ride 1951 Vol. 2 Broadcast Tributes 0009 1970s
same session.
Birdland, NYC, January 13, 1951
| Good Groove | |
| Tin Tin Deo No. 1 |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, January 20, 1951
| Groovin' High | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, February 3, 1951
| Good Bait |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; J.J. Johnson, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Carl "Kansas" Fields, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, March 17, 1951
| Tin Tin Deo No. 3 | |
| The Champ | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
Dizzy Gillespie - The Champ Savoy MG 12047 1956
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John Coltrane, alto, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, piano, vibes; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Kansas Fields, drums; The Calypso Boys, congas, maracas, claves; Freddy Strong, vocal.
Detroit, MI, March 1, 1951
| 4015-X | Tin Tin Deo |
| 2040-X | Birk's Works |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, piano, vibes; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, Melvin Moore, vocal.
NYC, April 16, 1951
| 5104/5105 | The Champ |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, Melvin Moore, vocal.
NYC, August 16, 1951
| 1500 | Swing Low Sweet Cadillac |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Stuff Smith, violin; Milt Jackson, piano, vocal, organ; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, October 25, 1951
| 2300 | Caravan |
| 2302 | The Bluest Blues |
| 2303 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 2304 | Stardust |
| 2305 | Time On My Hands |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Bernie Griggs, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Chicago, IL, July 18, 1952
| 2309 | Ooh-Shoo-Be-Doo-Bee |
| 2310 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
** part of Dee Gee Days: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2209 in 1976.
Dizzy Gillespie-Milt Jackson-Joe Carroll - School Days Regent RMG-6043 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John Coltrane, alto, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, piano, vibes; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Kansas Fields, drums; The Calypso Boys, congas, maracas, claves; Freddy Strong, vocal.
Detroit, MI, March 1, 1951
| 4010 | We Love To Boogie |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, piano, vibes; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Joe Carroll, Melvin Moore, vocal.
NYC, April 16, 1951
| 3636 | Lady Be Good |
| 4000 | Love Me Pretty Baby |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, Melvin Moore, vocal.
NYC, August 16, 1951
| 1206 | I'm In A Mess |
| 9010 | School Days |
| Bopsie's Blues | |
| I Couldn't Beat The Rap |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Stuff Smith, violin; Milt Jackson, piano, vocal, organ; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, October 25, 1951
| 2301 | Nobody Knows |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Bernie Griggs, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Chicago, IL, July 18, 1952
| 2307 | Umbrella Man |
| 2308 | Pop's Confessin' |
** also released on Savoy MG 12204 in late 1960s.
** part of Dizzy Gillespie - Dee Gee Days: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2209 in 1976.
Charlie Parker - Summit Meeting At Birdland Columbia JC 34831 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Birdland, NYC, March 31, 1951
| Blue 'N' Boogie | |
| Anthropology | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks Klacto (E) MG 102
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
radio broadcast, Voice Of America, Birdland, NYC, spring 1951
| How High The Moon | |
| Ornithology | |
| Hot House | |
| Embraceable You |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dee Gee Days: The Savoy Sessions Savoy SJL 2209 1976
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, Melvin Moore, vocal.
NYC, August 16, 1951
| Bopsie's Blues |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Stuff Smith, violin; Milt Jackson, piano, vocal, organ; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; unknown, percussion; Joe Carroll, vocal.
NYC, October 25, 1951
| Caravan |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Bernie Griggs, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Chicago, IL, July 18, 1952
| 2306 | Blue Skies |
** same as The Champ, Savoy MG 12047 in 1956 + Dizzy Gillespie-Milt Jackson-Joe Carroll - School Days, Regent RMG-6043 in 1957 + 3 bonus tracks.
1952
Charlie Parker - New Bird Volume 2 Phoenix Jazz LP 12 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Sandy Block, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.
Dumont TV Studios, NYC, February 24, 1952
| Hot House |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy At Home And Abroad Atlantic LP 1257 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Graham, alto, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal #1,4.
NYC, February 29, 1952
| 1. 805 | Groovin' The Nursery Rhymes |
| 2. 806 | This Is Happiness |
| 3. 807 | Dizz' Tune (as Mrs. Diz) |
| 4. 808 | Love Is Here To Stay |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Humberto Morales, congas.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, March 25, 1952
| 14777 | 877 | Cognac Blues |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 15174 | 939 | Lullaby In Rhythm |
| 15175 | 945 | Just Blues (One More Blues) |
| 15180 | 938 | Mama's Blues (as Blues Chante) (aka Mrs. Dizzy Blues) |
Dizzy Gillespie - The Very Thought Of You Barclay (F) 820.122
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Humberto Morales, congas.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, March 25, 1952
| 14776 | 875 | Cocktails For Two |
| 14780 | 941 | Blue And Sentimental |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Guy Destanges, Andre Gosset, Rene "Benny" Vasseur, trombone; Rene Bigerille, flute; Robert Jeannoutot, oboe; Jean Louchez, bassoon; Albert Gillot, clarinet; Yvan Allouche, Maurice Elhan, Lionel Galt, Leon Locatelli, Octave Marchesini, Georges Mignot, Albert Mousseux, Roger Sanard, Jean Sauvage, violin; Gabriel Beauvais, Andre Saulnier, viola; Pierre Coddee, Georges Schwartz, cello; Bernard Galais, harp; Arnold Ross, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Jo Boyer, Daniel White, arranger.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 5, 1952
| 14789 | The Man I Love |
| 14790 | Night And Day |
| 14791 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 14792 | My Old Flame |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 15173 | 943 | When It's Sleepy Time Down South |
| 15179 | Blue Moon |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; unidentified trombones, guitar, woodwinds, harp and strings.
Studio Pathe Magellan, Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 17106 | Stormy Weather |
| 17107 | Jealousie |
| 17108 | The Very Thought Of You |
Dizzy Gillespie - The Great Blue Star Sessions 1952-1953 Universal (F) 980 986-3
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Humberto Morales, congas.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, March 25, 1952
| 14778 | 876 | Moon Nocturne |
| 14779 | 942 | Sabla-Y-Blu |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Guy Destanges, Andre Gosset, Rene "Benny" Vasseur, trombone; Rene Bigerille, flute; Robert Jeannoutot, oboe; Jean Louchez, bassoon; Albert Gillot, clarinet; Yvan Allouche, Maurice Elhan, Lionel Galt, Leon Locatelli, Octave Marchesini, Georges Mignot, Albert Mousseux, Roger Sanard, Jean Sauvage, violin; Gabriel Beauvais, Andre Saulnier, viola; Pierre Coddee, Georges Schwartz, cello; Bernard Galais, harp; Arnold Ross, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Jo Boyer, Daniel White, arranger.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 5, 1952
| 14790 | Night And Day (alternate take) |
| 14791 | Sweet And Lovely (alternate take 1) |
| - | Sweet And Lovely (alternate take 2) |
| 14792 | My Old Flame (alternate take) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Arnold Ross, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
| 14795 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| - | They Can't Take That Away From Me (alternate take) |
| 14796 | Taking A Chance On Love (alternate take 1) |
| - | Taking A Chance On Love (alternate take 2) |
| - | Taking A Chance On Love (as Break At The Beginning) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 15174 | Lullaby In Rhythm (alternate take) |
| 15178 | Summertime |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; unidentified trombones, guitar, woodwinds, harp and strings.
Studio Pathe Magellan, Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 17104 | Undecided |
| 17105 | The Way You Look Tonight |
Dizzy Gillespie And His Operatic Strings Orchestra Barclay (F) 844.006
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Humberto Morales, congas.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, March 25, 1952
| 14781 | 878 | Just One More Chance |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 15177 | 944 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; unidentified trombones, guitar, woodwinds, harp and strings.
Studio Pathe Magellan, Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 17109 | Fine And Dandy |
| 17110 | I've Got You Under My Skin |
| 17111 | Pennies From Heaven |
** also released on Fontana (E) TL 5343.
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy: 10eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue Vol. 8 Vogue (F) LD 496-30
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Umberto Canto, congas.
Studio Jouvenet, Paris, France, March 27, 1952
| 52V4210-1 | BN2003 | Hurry Home |
| 52V4213 | I Cover The Waterfront |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Tamper, trombone; Hubert Fol, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Raymond Fol, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Pierre Lemarchand, drums.
Schola Cantorum, Paris, France, April 11, 1952
| 52V4224 | BN2010 | CCC Blues (as Cripple Crapple Crutch) |
| 52V4227-1 | BN2006 | She's Funny That Way |
| 52V4228 | BN2005 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 52V4229 | BN2001 | Sweet Lorraine |
| 52V4230 | BN2007 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 52V4231 | I Don't Know Why |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Nat Peck, trombone; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 53V4459 | Always |
| 53V4460-2 | My Man (alternate take) (as Mon Homme (alternate take)) |
| 53V4462 | Watch Out (as Fais Gaffe) |
| 53V4463 | Moon Nocturne |
| 53V4464 | This Is The Way |
| 53V4465 | 'S Wonderful |
** also released on Dizzy!, GNP Crescendo GNP 9028.
Dizzy Gillespie - Havin' A Good Time In Paris Vol. 1: Jazz Legacy 39 Jazz Legacy (F) JL 89 1979
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Umberto Canto, congas.
Studio Jouvenet, Paris, France, March 27, 1952
| 52V4210-2 | Hurry Home (alternate take) |
| 52V4211-1 | Afro-Paris (incomplete) |
| 52V4211-2 | Afro-Paris (alternate take) |
| 52V4212-1 | BN2008 | Say Eh! |
| 52V4212-2 | Say Eh! (alternate take) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Tamper, trombone; Hubert Fol, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Raymond Fol, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Pierre Lemarchand, drums.
Schola Cantorum, Paris, France, April 11, 1952
| 52V4225 | BN2002 | Lady Bird (as Dizzy Song) |
| 52V4226 | BN2009 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 52V4227-2 | She's Funny That Way (alternate take) |
Various Artists - Les Grands Jazzmen Jouent Paris Mode (F) CMDINT 9841
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Umberto Canto, congas.
Studio Jouvenet, Paris, France, March 27, 1952
| 52V4211-3 | BN2004 | Afro-Paris |
Dizzy And Django - Jazz From Paris Verve MGV-8015 1956+
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Guy Destanges, Andre Gosset, Rene "Benny" Vasseur, trombone; Rene Bigerille, flute; Robert Jeannoutot, oboe; Jean Louchez, bassoon; Albert Gillot, clarinet; Yvan Allouche, Maurice Elhan, Lionel Galt, Leon Locatelli, Octave Marchesini, Georges Mignot, Albert Mousseux, Roger Sanard, Jean Sauvage, violin; Gabriel Beauvais, Andre Saulnier, viola; Pierre Coddee, Georges Schwartz, cello; Bernard Galais, harp; Arnold Ross, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Jo Boyer, Daniel White, arranger.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 5, 1952
| 14793 | I Waited For You |
| 14794 | Ghost Of A Chance |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-747.
Dizzy Gillespie Blue Star (F) BLP 6807
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Don Byas, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 15176 | Blue Marine |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Volume 1 Atlantic ALR 138 1953
same session.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 6, 1952
| 940 | Fragile |
Various Artists - La Super Ambiance Blues Kangourou: Super Collection Kangourou No 2 Vogue (F) SCK 02-30 1960
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bill Tamper, trombone; Hubert Fol, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Raymond Fol, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Pierre Lemarchand, drums.
Schola Cantorum, Paris, France, April 11, 1952
| 52V4225-2 | Rehearsal Blues |
Charlie Parker - Cheers S.C.A.M. JPG 2
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Walter Yost, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Candido, percussion; Bob Garrity, announcer.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 15, 1952
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| 52nd Street Theme |
Jimmy McPartland And The Dixieland Stars, Dizzy Gillespie And The Birdland Stars - Leonard Feather Presents Hot Vs. Cool - A Battle Of Jazz MGM E-3286 1955
Jimmy McPartland, cornet #2; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Dick Cary, trumpet #2; Don Elliott, mellophone #1,3,4, trumpet #2; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet #3; Ray Abrams, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Hot versus Cool, Birdland, NYC, November 24, 1952
| 1. 52S-509 | Muskrat Ramble |
| 2. 52S-510 | Battle Of Blues |
| 3. 52S-511 | Indiana |
| 4. 52S-512 | How High The Moon |
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Great Joker (J) UPS-2066-KR 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Don Byas, tenor sax; Bill Graham, baritone sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
live in NYC, 1952
| The Champ | |
| Good Bait | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Perdido |
** also released on Lotus (It) ORL 8251 in 1978, LOP 14.068 in 1980; Passport (It) LPPS 11.110 in 1980.
1953
Various Artists - 50 Ans De Jazz Swing (F) C 103 1971
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal, congas; Bill Graham, alto, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, Sarah Vaughan, vocal.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, February 9, 1953
| The Champ |
Dizzy Gillespie - Concert Salle Pleyel 1953: 10eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue Vol. 29 Vogue (F) LD 574-30
same session.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, February 9, 1953
| Good Bait | |
| Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac | |
| My Man (as Mon Homme) | |
| (I've Got) The Bluest Blues (as Intermission) | |
| Birks' Works | |
| 53V4597 | V7834 | Ooh-Shoo-Bee-Doo-Bee |
| 53V4598 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street | |
| School Days (as Ending) (as Paris Swing) |
** also released on Vogue (E) VRL 3003. and on Concert Pleyel 1953: The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 48, Mode (F) CMDINT 9859.
Dizzy Gillespie - The Complete Pleyel Concert 9 Fevrier 1953 Vogue (F) 429002 1984
same session.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, February 9, 1953
| (I Don't Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance | |
| Oh, Lady Be Good | |
| Embraceable You | |
| Play, Fiddle, Play | |
| I Can't Get Started |
Dizzy Gillespie Et Son Grand Orchestre Vogue (F) 502002
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal, congas; Bill Graham, alto, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Cinema Rex, Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| Minor Walk | |
| Lady Be Good | |
| Birks' Works | |
| Oo-Shoo-Be-Do-Be | |
| Mon Homme |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Pierre Michelot, bass.
| Moon Nocturne |
Dizzy Gillespie, Roger Guerin, Bernard Hulin, Jean Liesse, Fernand Verstraete, trumpet; Andre Paquinet, Nat Peck, Charles Verstraete, trombone; Jack Ary, Robert Cuinet, alto sax; Daniel Dallolmo, Andre Ross, tenor sax; Henri Aspar, baritone sax; Raymond Le Senechal, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Gerard Pochonet, drums; Tony Proteau, leader.
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Two Bass Hit |
Dizzy Gillespie, Bernard Hulin, trumpet; Nat Peck, trombone; Andre Ross, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass.
| Jam Session |
Various Artists - Initiation Au Jazz Vol. 1 Mode (F) MDINT 9369
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Nat Peck, trombone; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 53V4460 | My Man (as Mon Homme) |
Dizzy In Paris Swing (F) M 33324 1953
same session.
Paris, France, February 22, 1953
| 53V4461 | I Got Rhythm (as Clappin' Rhythm) |
| 53V4466 | V7835 | Ooo-Bla-Dee |
** also released on Vogue (E) LDE 135; Contemporary C2504 in 1953.
Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings Debut 12DCD-4402-2 1990
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
| Perdido (undubbed version) | |
| Salt Peanuts (undubbed version) | |
| All The Things You Are (undubbed version) | |
| 52nd Street Theme (undubbed version) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
| Allen's Alley (as Wee) (undubbed version) | |
| Hot House (undubbed version) | |
| A Night In Tunisia (undubbed version) |
The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1 Debut DLP-2 1953
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
| Perdido |
** also released on The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1, Vogue (E) LDE 040; Swing (F) M 33312.
The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Debut DEB-124 1956
same session.
Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
| Perdido | |
| Salt Peanuts #1 & 2 | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| 52nd Street Theme |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
| Allen's Alley (as Wee) | |
| Hot House #1 & 2 | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on Fantasy LP 6003 in 1962, LP 86003 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJC-044 in 1983, OJCCD-044-2 in 1989. and on Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall, America (F) 30 AM 6053 in 1969.
Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks Mark Gardner (E) MG 102
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Al Jones, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Birdland, NYC, May 23, 1953
| The Bluest Blues | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
Earl Bud Powell Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55 Mythic Sound MS 6002-1
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Birdland, NYC???, circa late May, 1953
| Woody'n You | |
| Salt Peanuts |
** also released on Mythic Sound MS 6002-2.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #8 Clef MGC-711 1956
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1280-3 | Jam Blues |
| 1283-3 | Ballad Medley |
** also released on Verve MGV-8094 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #7 Clef MGC-677 1955
same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1281-3 | Blue Lou |
| 1282-3 | Just You, Just Me |
** also released on Verve MGV-8062 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #5 Clef MGC-4005 1953
same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1284-3 | Jamming For Clef |
| 1285-2 | Rose Room |
** also released on Clef MGC-655 in 1955; Verve MGV-8053 in 1957.
Diz And Getz Norgran MGN-1050 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 1953
| 1367-4 | Girl Of My Dreams |
| 1368-7 | 63VK624 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 1369-1 | Talk Of The Town |
| 1370-1 | Siboney (Part I) |
| 1371-2 | Siboney (Part II) |
| 1372-3 | 63VK622 | Exactly Like You |
| 1373-3 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
| 1374-1 | Impromptu |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 25, 1954
| 1718-1 | One Alone |
** also released on Verve MGV-8141 in 1957.
1954
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Afro Norgran MGN-1003 1954
Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews, trombone; George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Candido, Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Chico O'Farrill, arranger, conductor.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 24, 1954
| 1711-4 | Manteca Theme |
| 1712-4 | Contraste |
| 1713-4 | Jungla |
| 1714-4 | Rhumba-Finale |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Gilbert Valdez, flute; Rene Hernandez, piano; Robert Rodriguez, bass; Candido, Jose Mangual, Ralph Miranda, Ubaldo Nieto, percussion; Dizzy Gillespie, arranger.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 3, 1954
| 1738-10 | Night In Tunisia |
| 1739-3 | Caravan |
| 1740-3 | Con Alma |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8191.
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Manteca, Verve MGV-8208 in 1956+.
Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital Norgran MGN-1083 1956
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 25, 1954
| 1716-3 | Sugar Hips |
| 1717-2 | Hey Pete |
| 1719-1 | Money Honey |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone #1-3; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 8, 1954
| 1. 1756-5 | Blue Mood |
| 2. 1757-2 | Rails |
| 3. 1758-6 | Devil And The Flesh (as Devil And The Fish) |
| 4. 1759-2 | Rhumbola |
Dizzy Gillespie, Taft Jordan, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Matthew Gee, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Gigi Gryce, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Budd Johnson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Herb Lance, vocal.
NYC, September 12, 1955
| 2514-1 | Seems Like You Just Don't Care |
Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Curtis Amy, Ed Beel, tenor sax; Clyde Dunn, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Al Bartee, drums; Toni Harper, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1955
| 2551-7 | Taking A Chance On Love |
| 2552-3 | Play Me The Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8173 in 1957.
Dizzy Gillespie - Blue Mood / Rails Norgran 135 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 8, 1954
| 1756-2 | Blue Mood |
New Jazz Sounds Featuring Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Harris Norgran MGN-1044 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone #1; Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1954
| 1. 1959-1 | Marriage Blues |
| 2. 1960-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
** also released on Verve MGV-8135 in 1957.
Dizzy And Strings Norgran MGN-1023 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews, trombone; George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Buster Harding, arranger; Johnny Richards, arranger, conductor.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1980-3 | Cool Eyes |
| 1981-1 | Confusion |
| 1982-4 | Pile Driver |
| 1983-2 | Hob Nail Special |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Jim Chambers, Fred Klein, French horn; Danny Bank, baritone sax; George Berg, Jack Greenberg, Tom Parshley, woodwinds; Wynton Kelly, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums; 9 strings, Johnny Richards, arranger, conductor.
NYC, September 16, 1954
| 1984-6 | Rose Of Picardy |
| 1985 | Silhouette |
| 1986-8 | Can You Recall |
| 1987-2 | O Solow |
** also released on Diz Big Band, Norgran MGN-1090 in 1956; Verve MGV-8178 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 17 Clef MG VOL.17 1954
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Bushnell Memorial Auditorium, Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
| Jazz Concert Blues | |
| The Challenges | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Drum Solo |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 10, Verve MG VOL.10 in 1956.
Roy And Diz #2 Clef MGC-671 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2016-1 | 63VK625 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 2020-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 2021-1 | Blue Moon |
| 2025-6 | Limehouse Blues |
Roy And Diz Clef MGC-641 1955
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2017-3 | Algo Bueno |
| 2018-1 | Trumpet Blues |
| 2022-1 | I've Found A New Baby |
| 2023-5 | Pretty Eyed Baby |
| 2024-1 | 62VK447 | I Can't Get Started |
Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz Verve PR-2-3 1962
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2019-1 | 62VK460 | The Beat's On |
Norman Granz' Jam Session #6 Clef MGC-656 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2032-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part I) |
| 2033-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part II) |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-4006.
** also released on Verve MGV-8054 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #9 Verve MGV-8196 1956+
same session.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2034-1 | Lullaby In Rhythm |
| 2035-1 | Funky Blues (No. 2) |
1955
The Exciting Battle J.A.T.P. Stockholm '55 Pablo 2310-713 1974
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
live in Stockholm, Sweden, February 2, 1955
| Little David | |
| Drum Solo Medley: Ow / Sticks | |
| Ballad Medley: The Man I Love / I'll Never Be The Same / Skylark / My Old Flame | |
| Birks |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-713-2 in 2008.
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band Verve MGV-8357 not released
Dizzy Gillespie, Taft Jordan, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Matthew Gee, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Gigi Gryce, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Budd Johnson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Herb Lance, vocal.
NYC, September 12, 1955
| 2515-4 | Evening Sound |
| 2516-3 | About To Wail |
| 2517-7 | Begin The Beguine |
| 2518-2 | Shout By Rail |
Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Curtis Amy, Ed Beel, tenor sax; Clyde Dunn, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Al Bartee, drums; Toni Harper, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1955
| 2554-8 | Flamingo |
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18 Clef MG VOL.18 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
| The Blues | |
| The Modern Set | |
| The Swing Set | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Buddy Rich's Explosion |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11, Clef MG VOL.11 in 1956; Verve MG VOL.11 in 1957.
Krupa And Rich Clef MGC-684 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2527-3 | 63VK632 | Gene's Blues |
| 2528-3 | Buddy's Blues |
| 2529-1 | Bernie's Tune |
| 2530-1 | I Never Knew |
| 2531-2 | Sweethearts On Parade |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8400.
** also released on Verve MGV-8069 in 1956+.
The Trumpets Of Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie And Harry Edison - Tour De Force Verve MGV-8212 1957
Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1955
| 2540-1 | Tour De Force |
| 2541-3 | Steeplechase |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4028-2 | Ballad Medley: I'm Thru With Love / The Nearness Of You / Moonlight In Vermont / Summertime |
Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz ARS G-423 1950s
Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Curtis Amy, Ed Beel, tenor sax; Clyde Dunn, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Al Bartee, drums; Toni Harper, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1955
| 2553-3 | 62VK466 | Oasis |
USA All Stars - In Berlin, February, 1955 Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2113-2 1993
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; and others.
Berlin, West Germany, 1955
| Easy Does It | |
| Seven Come Eleven | |
| Jam Session No. 1 | |
| Jam Session No. 2 | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| I Don't Know Why | |
| Imagination | |
| My Old Flame | |
| Mop Top | |
| Billie's Bounce | |
| Ella | |
| Papa Loves Mambo | |
| Perdido |
1956
The Modern Jazz Sextet Norgran MGN-1076 1956
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Skeeter Best, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1956
| 2652-6 | Tour De Force |
| 2653-1 | Dizzy Meets Sonny |
| 2654-1 | Ballad Medley: Old Folks / What's New / How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 2655-1 | Blues For The Bird |
| 2656-1 | Mean To Me |
** also released on Verve MGV-8166 in 1957. and on The Modern Jazz Sextett - Cross Currents, ARS G-429 in 1950s. and on Dizzy Meets Sonny, Verve VE-1-2533 in 1979.
The Jazz Creations Of Dizzy Gillespie ARS G-405 1950s
Dizzy Gillespie, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, trombone; Jerome Richardson, Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
NYC, February 14, 1956
| 2773-4 | Doodlin' |
| 2774-4 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 2775-3 | Jessica's Day |
Dizzy Gillespie - World Statesman Norgran MGN-1084 1956
Emmett Berry, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Rod Leavitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehack, trombone; Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Walter Davis, piano; Nelson Boyd, string bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
NYC, May 18 and 19, 1956
| 2831-2 | Dizzy's Business |
| 2833-1 | 63VK623 | Jessica's Day |
| 2834-1 | Tour De Force |
| 2835-1 | I Can't Get Started |
| 2836-3 | Stella By Starlight |
| 2837-1 | 62VK237 | Doodlin' |
| 2838-1 | Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
NYC, June 6, 1956
| 2839-1 | 63VK621 | The Champ |
| 2843-1 | My Reverie |
| 2844-1 | Dizzy's Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8174 in 1957.
** part of Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions, Verve 314 527 900-2 in 1995.
Dizzy In Greece Verve MGV-8017 1957
same personnel.
NYC, May 18 and 19, 1956
| 2832-2 | Hey, Pete |
same personnel.
NYC, June 6, 1956
| 2840-1 | Yesterdays |
| 2841-2 | Tin Tin Deo |
| 2842-2 | Groovin' For Nat |
| 2845-2 | Annie's Dance |
| 2846-2 | Cool Breeze |
| 2847-1 | School Days |
Talib Daawud, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, arranger; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, trombone; Melba Liston, trombone, arranger; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
NYC, April 8, 1957
| 20838-13 | Stablemates |
| 20839-15 | That's All |
| 20840-2 | Groovin' High |
** part of Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions, Verve 314 527 900-2 in 1995.
Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz-Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only Verve MGV-8198 1956+
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4029-2 | Be-Bop |
| 4030-2 | We (My Honey And Me) |
| 4031-3 | Dark Eyes |
| 4032-3 | Lover Come Back To Me |
** also released on Verve (J) J28J 25115 in 1988.
Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz-Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only Verve (J) J28J 25115 1988
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4031-? | Dark Eyes (alternate take) |
** originally released on Verve MGV-8198 in 1956+ + 1 bonus track.
Dizzy Gillespie - Big Band Live In Hi-Fi From Birdland Fanfare LP N 46 146
Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Birdland, NYC, November 4-December 2, 1956
| Introduction | |
| Dizzy's Blues | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Doodlin' |
Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Austin Cromer, vocal #1.
Birdland, NYC, December 1, 1956
| 1. | If You Could See Me Now |
| 2. | Groovin' For Nat |
| 3. | The Theme |
| 4. | Introduction / The Theme |
| 5. | Whisper Not |
| 6. | Tangerine |
| 7. | Dizzy's Business (incomplete) |
1957 (age 40)
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band - Birks' Works Verve MGV-8222 1957
Talib Daawud, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, arranger; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, trombone; Melba Liston, trombone, arranger; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Austin Cromer, vocal #6-8; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
NYC, April 7, 1957
| 1. 20828-5 | Jordu |
| 2. 20829-8 | 63VK626 | Birks' Works |
| 3. 20830-12 | Umbrella Man |
| 4. 20831-13 | Autumn Leaves |
| 5. 20832-16 | Tangerine |
| 6. 20833-18 | Over The Rainbow |
| 7. 20834-21 | You No Quiero Bailer |
| 8. 20835-29 | If You Could See Me Now |
Talib Daawud, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, arranger; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, trombone; Melba Liston, trombone, arranger; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
NYC, April 8, 1957
| 20836-5 | Left Hand Corner |
| 20837-9 | Whisper Not |
** part of Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions, Verve 314 527 900-2 in 1995.
Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions Verve 314 527 900-2 1995
Talib Daawud, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, arranger; Al Grey, Rod Levitt, trombone; Melba Liston, trombone, arranger; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Billy Root, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Austin Cromer, vocal #7,8; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
NYC, April 8, 1957
| 1. 20836-1 | Left Hand Corner (false start) |
| 2. 20836-2 | Left Hand Corner (alternate take) |
| 3. 20836-3 | - |
| 4. 20836-4 | Left Hand Corner (false start) |
| 5. 20837-6 | Whisper Not (alternate take) |
| 6. 20837-8 | - |
| 7. 20841-29 | Mayflower Rock (alternate take) |
| 8. 20841-30 | Mayflower Rock |
Talib Dawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, E.V. Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Ray Connor, Al Gray, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
NYC, July 8, 1957
| 21092 | 62VK236 | Joogie Boogie |
| 21094-4 | You'll Be Sorry |
| 21095-8 | Wonder Why |
** same as World Statesman, Norgran MGN-1084 in 1956 + Dizzy In Greece, Verve MGV-8017 in 1957 + Dizzy Gillespie Big Band - Birks' Works, MGV-8222 in 1957 + 12 bonus tracks.
Dizzy Gillespie And Stuff Smith Verve MGV-8214 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stuff Smith, violin; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; The Gordon Family: George Gordon, George Gordon Jr., Richard Gordon, Honey Gordon, vocal group #5.
NYC, April 17, 1957
| 1. 20866-5 | Rio Pakistan |
| 2. 20867-6 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 3. 20868-8 | Purple Sounds |
| 4. 20869-10 | Russian Lullaby |
| 5. 20870-12 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra "Live", Chester, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1957 Jazz Unlimited (Swd) JUCD 2040 1994
Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Ray Connor, Al Grey, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Chester, PA, June 14, 1957
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Doodlin' | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| My Reverie | |
| Dizzy's Business | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| Jordu | |
| Whisper Not | |
| Birks' Works | |
| Jessica's Day | |
| Left Hand Corner | |
| Yesterdays | |
| Cool Breeze |
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band - Live In Stereo At Chester, PA. June 14, 1957 Jazz Hour Compact Classics JH-1029 1993
Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Ray Connor, Al Grey, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Austin Cromer, vocal #10.
Chester, PA, June 14, 1957
| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | A Night In Tunisia |
| 3. | Autumn Leaves |
| 4. | Dizzy's Business |
| 5. | Anitra's Dance |
| 6. | Begin The Beguine |
| 7. | Left Hand Corner |
| 8. | I Love You Much Too Much |
| 9. | Yesterdays |
| 10. | Wonder Why |
| 11. | Cool Breeze |
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Volume One Verve MGV-4008-2 1958
Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Ray Nance, trumpet, violin; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Russell Procope, alto sax, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Duke Ellington, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, June 24, 1957
| 21034-6 | Take The "A" Train |
** part of Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book, Verve MGV-4010-4 in 1957.
Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins And Paul Gonsalves - Sittin' In Verve MGV-8225 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, Paul Gonsalves, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 26, 1957
| 21045-3 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 21046-1 | Ballad Medley: On The Alamo / Stompin' At The Savoy / This Time The Dream's On Me / Time After Time / Gone With The Wind |
| 21047-2 | Ballad Medley: I'm Through With Love / Without A Word Of Warning / Sweet Lorraine / Love Walked In / September Song |
| 21048-2 | Dizzy Atmosphere (All The Things You Are) |
Dizzy Gillespie At Newport Verve MGV-8242 1957
Talib Dawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, E.V. Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Chuck Conner, Al Gray, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, evening, July 6, 1957
| 63VK577 | Dizzy's Blues |
| 63VK578 | School Days |
| Doodlin' | |
| Manteca | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| Cool Breeze |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6023 in 1959. and on The Newport Years Volume V, Verve V6-8830 in 1973.
Count Basie & Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie & Mary Lou Williams At Newport Verve MGV-8244 1957
Talib Dawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, E.V. Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Chuck Conner, Al Gray, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Mary Lou Williams, piano #1,2; Wynton Kelly, piano #3; Paul West, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, evening, July 6, 1957
| 1. | Zodiac Suite: Virgo / Libra / Aries |
| 2. | The Carioca |
| 3. | A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6025 in 1959.
Various Artists - Special College Jazz Album: Complimentary Record Verve MGV-8341 1959
Talib Dawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, E.V. Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Ray Connor, Al Gray, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
NYC, July 8, 1957
| 21092 | Joogie Boogie (alternate take) |
The Big Band Sound Of Dizzy Gillespie Verve (E) 2317 080
same session.
NYC, July 8, 1957
| 21093-2 | I Remember Clifford |
Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Charlie Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie - I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 2 Curcio (It) GJ-2 1980
Talib Daawud, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, Ermet Perry, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Ray Connor, Al Grey, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Henry, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Chester, PA, July 14, 1957
| Things To Come |
Jazz At The Philharmonic Hall Of Fame JG 630
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 20, 1957
| Now's The Time | |
| Autumn In New York | |
| Wee | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Dear Old Stockholm |
Dizzy Gillespie Duets With Sonny Rollins And Sonny Stitt Verve MGV-8260 1958
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1,2; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax #3,4; Ray Bryant, piano; Thomas Bryant, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11, 1957
| 1. 21845-2 | 62VK451 | Wheatleigh Hall |
| 2. 21846 | Sumphin' |
| 3. 21847-1 | Con Alma |
| 4. 21848-14 | Haute Mon' |
** part of Dizzy Gillespie - The Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt Sessions, Verve VE-2-2505 in 1976.
The Dizzy Gillespie Octet - The Greatest Trumpet Of Them All Verve MGV-8352 1960
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, arranger; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
NYC, December 17, 1957
| 21849 | Blues After Dark |
| 21850 | Sea Breeze |
| 21851 | Out Of The Past |
| 21852 | Shabozz |
| 21853 | Reminiscing |
| 21854 | A Night At Toni's |
| 21855 | Smoke Signals |
| 21856 | Just By Myself |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6117 in 1960, MGVS-68352 in 1961.
Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins - Sonny Side Up Verve MGV-8262 1958
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tom Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 19, 1957
| 21857 | 62VK497 | The Eternal Triangle |
| 21857A | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 21857B | 62VK498 | After Hours |
| 21857C | 63VK627 | I Know That You Know |
** part of Dizzy Gillespie - The Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt Sessions, Verve VE-2-2505 in 1976.
Earl Bud Powell Vol. 5 - Groovin' At The Blue Note, 59-61 Mythic Sound MS 6005-1
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Barney Wilen, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Paris, France, 1957
| How High The Moon |
** also released on Mythic Sound MS 6005-2.
1958
Stan Getz Et Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie - Musique Originale Du Film Les Tricheurs Barclay (F) 74024 1958
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Paris, France, May 1, 1958
| 1389 | Les Tricheurs |
| 1390 | Clo's Tune |
| 1391 | Phil's Tune |
| 1392 | Mic's Jump |
Sonny Stitt - Loose Walk Philology (It) W 43.2 1993
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Lou Levy, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
England, May, 1958
| Blues After Dark |
1959
The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie Verve MGV-8328 1959
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Junior Mance, piano; Les Spann, guitar, flute; Sam Jones, bass; Lex Humphries, drums; Francisco "Chino" Pozo, congas.
NYC, February 17, 1959
| 22711-5 | Girl Of My Dreams |
| 22715 | Ungawa |
same personnel.
NYC, February 18, 1959
| 22718-1 | Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac |
| 22720-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 22721-5 | The Umbrella Man |
same personnel.
NYC, February 20, 1959
| 22723-1 | Constantinople |
| 22726-2 | Lorraine |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6068 in 1960, MGVS-68328 in 1961.
Dizzy Gillespie - Have Trumpet, Will Excite! Verve MGV-8313 1959
same personnel.
NYC, February 17, 1959
| 22712-5 | My Man |
| 22713-3 | Moonglow |
| 22714-5 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 22716-2 | St. Louis Blues |
same personnel.
NYC, February 18, 1959
| 22717-5 | I Found A Million Dollar Baby |
| 22719-3 | Always |
| 22722-1 | My Heart Belongs To Daddy |
same personnel.
NYC, February 20, 1959
| 22724-1 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 22725-2 | Woody'n You |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6047 in 1959, MGVS-68313 in 1961.
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet - Copenhagen Concert SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36024 1992
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto sax; Junior Mance, piano; Art Davis, bass; Teddy Steward, drums.
live in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 17, 1959
| I Found A Million Dollar Baby | |
| My Man | |
| Lady Be Good | |
| They Can't Take That Away From Me | |
| Wheatleigh Hall | |
| A Short One | |
| Introduction | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Lorraine | |
| Ooh-Shoo-Be-Doo-Bee | |
| There Is No Greater Love | |
| Woody'n You |
1960
Katie Bell Nubin - Soul, Soul Searching Verve V-3004 1961
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Leo Wright, alto sax; Junior Mance or Sister Rosetta Tharpe, piano; Les Spann, guitar; Art Davis, bass; Lex Humphries, drums; Katie Bell Nubin, vocal.
NYC, January, 1960
| 24000 | When The Bride Groom Comes |
| 24001 | Virgin Mary |
| 24002 | Miami Storm |
| 24003 | Pressin' On |
| 24004 | I Shall Not Be Moved |
| 24005 | Angels Watchin' Over Me |
| 24006 | Where's Adam |
| 24007 | Come Over Here |
| 24008 | Sad To Think Over My Saviour |
** initially scheduled on Verve MGV-8372.
** also released on Verve MGVS-63004 in 1961.
Dizzy Gillespie - Theme From Formula 409 Parts 1 & 2 Verve V-10213 1960
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Junior Mance, piano; Art Davis, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.
Chicago, IL, March 28 and 29, 1960
| 26600 | Theme From Formula 409 Part 1 |
| 26601 | Theme From Formula 409 Part 2 |
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - A Portrait Of Duke Ellington Verve MGV-8386 1960
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Ray Alonge, Richard Berg, Joe Singer, French horn; Jay McAllister, tuba; Robert DiDomenica, flute; Ernest Bright, John Murtaugh, Paul Richie, Stan Webb, woodwinds; George Devens, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Clare Fisher, arranger, director.
NYC, April 27, 1960
| 26644 | Caravan |
| 26645 | Come Sunday |
Jones plays, piano, celeste.
NYC, April 27 and 28, 1960
| 26752 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 26753 | Chelsea Bridge |
| 26754 | Upper Manhattan Medical Group |
| 26755 | Johnny Come Lately |
| 26756 | Perdido |
Jones plays, piano.
NYC, April 28, 1960
| 26647 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 26648 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 26649 | Serenade To Sweden |
| 26650 | Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
** also released on Verve MGVS-68386 in 1961.
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Gillespiana Verve V/V6-8394 1961
John Frosk, Dizzy Gillespie, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Urbie Green, Frank Rehak, Britt Woodman, trombone; Paul Faulise, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, Al Richman, Gunther Schuller, Julius Watkins, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Art Davis, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums; Candido, congas; Jack Del Rio, bongos; Willie Rodriguez, timbales.
NYC, November 14 and 15, 1960
| 26850 | Pan Americana |
| 26851 | Blues |
| 26852 | Prelude |
William Lister, Morris Secon, French horn; replaces Buffington, Richman.
NYC, November 16, 1960
| 26853 | Africana |
| 26854 | Toccata |
Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic In Europe (Volume 1) Verve V/V6-8539 1963
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Cannonball Adderley, Benny Carter, alto sax; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Art Davis, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums.
Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 1960
| 63VK377 | Bernie's Tune |
| 63VK378 | Swedish Jam |
** part of Jazz At The Philharmonic In Europe, Verve 2-V6S-8823 in 1973.
Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic In Europe (Volume 2) Verve V/V6-8540 1963
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 1960
| 63VK445 | Blue 'N Boogie (as Bop 'N Boogie) |
Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic In Europe (Volume 4) Verve V/V6-8542 1963
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Leo Wright, flute #1; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Art Davis, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums; Candido, bongos #2,3.
Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 1960
| 1. 63VK374 | Kush |
| 2. 63VK375 | The Mooch |
| 3. 63VK376 | Wheatleigh Hall |
** part of Jazz At The Philharmonic In Europe, Verve 2-V6S-8823 in 1973.
Dizzy Gillespie Featuring Lalo Schifrin The Gillespiana Suite En Concert Avec Europe 1 - Salle Pleyel 25 Novembre-1960 Trema (F) 710705 1995
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Art Davis, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums; plus Candido, congas #6,7.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, November 25, 1960
| 1. | Gillespiana Suite: Prelude |
| 2. | Gillespiana Suite: Blues |
| 3. | Gillespiana Suite: Panamericana |
| 4. | Gillespiana Suite: Africana |
| 5. | Gillespiana Suite: Toccata |
| 6. | Caravan |
| 7. | Coda |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie Featuring Lalo Schifrin - Pleyel 25 Novembre 1960, Trema (F) 710585 in 1999.
1961
An Electrifying Evening With The Dizzy Gillespie Quintet Verve V/V6-8401 1961
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, leader; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Bob Cunningham, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums.
The Museum Of Modern Art, NYC, February 9, 1961
| 61VK257 | Kush |
| 61VK258 | Salt Peanuts |
| 61VK259 | The Mooche |
| 61VK260 | Night In Tunisia |
The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band - Carnegie Hall Concert: Recorded Live Verve V/V6-8423 1961
John Frosk, Clark Terry, Nick Travis, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Paul Faulise, George Matthews, Arnett Sparrow, Britt Woodman, trombone; John Barrows, Richard Berg, Jim Buffington, Gunther Schuller, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Art Davis, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums; Ray Barretto, Julio Collazo, Jose Mangual, percussion; Joe Carroll, vocal.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 4, 1961
| 61VK248 | This Is The Way |
| 61VK249 | Manteca |
| 61VK251 | Ool-Ya-Koo |
| 61VK256 | Tunisian Fantasy |
| Kush |
Dizzy Gillespie - Perceptions Verve V/V6-8411 1961
Dizzy Gillespie, solo trumpet; + Bernie Glow, Robert Nagel, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Nick Travis, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Urbie Green, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Paul Faulise, Dick Hixson, bass trombone; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Paul Ingraham, Robert Northern, French horn; Harvey Phillips, William Stanley, tuba; Gloria Agostini, Laura Newell, harp; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Michael Colgrass, percussion; Gunther Schuller, conductor; J.J. Johnson, composer, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 18 and 22, 1961
| 61VK261 | The Sword Of Orion |
| 61VK262 | Jubelo |
| 61VK263 | Blue Mist |
| 61VK264 | Fantasia |
| 61VK265 | Horn Of Plenty |
| 61VK266 | Ballade |
1962
Dizzy Gillespie - The New Continent Limelight LM-82022 1965
Conte Candoli, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Mike Barone, Bob Edmonson, Frank Rosolino, Kenny Shroyer, trombone; Luis Kant, Stewart Rensey, Ches Thompson, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Charlie Kennedy, Phil Woods, alto sax; James Moody, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Buddy Clark, Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, Mel Lewis, drums; Francisco Aquabella, Larry Bunker, Emil Richards, percussion; Benny Carter, conductor.
United Recording, Los Angeles, CA, September, 1962
| 22344 | PB5187 | PS2029 | The Conquerors |
| 22346 | PB5189 | PS2031 | The Sword |
| 22347 | PB5190 | PS2032 | The Chains |
| 22350 | PB5193 | PS2035 | Chorale |
| 22351 | PB5194 | PS2036 | The Legend Of Atlantis |
| 22352 | PB5195 | PS2037 | The Empire Part 1 |
** initially scheduled on Philips (US) PHM-200-072.
** also released on Limelight LS-86022 in 1965.
1963
Dizzy Gillespie - Something Old, Something New Philips (US) PHM-200-091 1963
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Kenneth Barron, piano; Christopher White, bass; Rudolph Collins, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, April 25, 1963
| Be-Bop | |
| Good Bait | |
| Medley: I Can't Get Started / Round Midnight | |
| Dizzy Atmosphere | |
| November Afternoon | |
| This Lovely Feeling | |
| The Day After | |
| Cup Bearers |
** also released on Philips (US) PHS-600-091 in 1963; Verve 314 558 079-2 in 1998. and on Something Old, Something New + 3, Philips (J) 195J-10088 in 1987.
Dizzy Gillespie - Something Old, Something New + 3 Philips (J) 195J-10088 1987
same session.
A&R Studios, NYC, April 25, 1963
| Cubana Be | |
| Oop-Shoo-Be-Doobee | |
| Early Mornin' Blues |
** originally released on Something Old, Something New, Philips (US) PHM-200-091 in 1963 + 3 bonus tracks.
Dizzy Gillespie And The Double Six Of Paris Philips (US) PHM-200-106
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bud Powell, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Claudine Barge, Jean-Claude Briodin, Christiane Legrand, Eddy Louiss, Mimi Perrin, Robert Smart, Ward Swingle, vocal.
Studio Europasonor, Paris, France, July 8, 1963
| 29173 | One Bass Hit |
| 29174 | Two Bass Hit |
| 29175 | Emanon |
| 29176 | Blue 'N' Boogie |
| 29177 | The Champ |
| 29178 | Tin Tin Deo |
| 29179 | Groovin' High |
| 29180 | Ow! |
| 29181 | Hot House |
| 29182 | Anthropology |
** also released on Philips (US) PHS-600-106.
Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Goes Hollywood Philips (US) PHM-200-123
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, September 11, 1963
| 30623 | Theme From "Exodus" |
same personnel.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, September 12, 1963
| 30624 | Theme From "Picnic" |
| 30625 | Caesar And Cleopatra Theme |
| 30626 | Love Theme From "Lolita" |
same personnel.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, September 13, 1963
| 30627 | Theme From "Lawrence Of Arabia" |
| 30628 | More |
| 30629 | Never On Sunday |
| 30630 | Days Of Wine And Roses |
same personnel.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, September 14, 1963
| 30631 | Moon River |
| 30632 | Carioca |
| 30633 | Walk On The Wild Side |
** also released on Philips (US) PHS-600-123.
1964
Dizzy Gillespie - The Cool World Philips (US) PHM-200-138
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 21, 1964
| 32129 | Bonnie's Blues |
| 32130 | Coney Island |
| 32131 | Theme From "The Cool World" |
same personnel.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 22, 1964
| 32133 | Duke's Fantasy |
| 32134 | Street Music |
| 32135 | The Pushers |
| 32136 | Enter, Priest |
same personnel.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 23, 1964
| 32137 | Duke's Last Soliloquy |
| 32138 | Duke's Awakening |
| 32139 | Coolie |
| 32140 | Duke On The Run |
** also released on Philips (US) PHS-600-138.
Dizzy Gillespie - Jambo Caribe Limelight LM-82007 1965
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass, vocal #1, bass #2; Rudy Collins, drums; Kansas Fields, percussion.
Chicago, IL, November 4, 1964
| 1. 34072 | Barbados Carnival |
| 2. 34073 | And Then He Stopped |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet #1, trumpet, vocal #2,3; James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums; Kansas Fields, percussion.
Chicago, IL, November 5, 1964
| 1. 34074 | Trinidad Hello |
| 2. 34075 | Jambo |
| 3. 34076 | Poor Joe |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet #1,2, trumpet, vocal #3; James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums; Kansas Fields, percussion.
Chicago, IL, November 6, 1964
| 1. 34077 | Fiesta Mo-Jo |
| 2. 34078 | Trinidat Goodbye |
| 3. 34079 | Don't Try To Keep Up With The Joneses |
** also released on Limelight LS-86007 in 1965.
Dizzy Gillespie - Poor Joe / Fiesta Mojo Limelight L-3051 1965
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums; Kansas Fields, percussion.
Chicago, IL, November 6, 1964
| 34832 | Fiesta Mo-Jo (45 rpm edit) |
Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball Limelight LM-82002 1965
same session.
Chicago, IL, November 6, 1964
| 34080 | Fickle Finger Of Fate |
Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Maxwell, Joe Newman, Jimmy Nottingham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, J.J. Johnson, Melba Liston, Kai Winding, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods, alto sax; Roland Kirk, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger #2,3; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Bobby Scott, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Quincy Jones, conductor; Billy Byers, arranger #1.
NYC, December 20, 1964
| 1. 34247 | I Had A Ball |
| 2. 34248 | Almost |
| 3. 34249 | Addie's At It Again |
** also released on Limelight LS-86002 in 1965.
1965
Various Artists - 3/27/65 - Charlie Parker 10th Memorial Concert Recorded Live At Carnegie Hall Limelight LM-82017 1965
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
Charlie Parker 10th Memorial Concert, Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 27, 1965
| 35133 | Um-Hmm! (Ode To Yard) |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
| 35148 | Groovin' High |
Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, Howard McGhee, trumpet; J.J. Johnson as C.C. Siegel, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
| 35155 | Medley: Bird Watcher / Disorder At The Border |
** also released on Limelight LS-86017 in 1965, 826 985-2.
Various Artists - Mercury 40th Anniversary V.S.O.P. Album Mercury (J) 25PJ-58/61 1984
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
Charlie Parker 10th Memorial Concert, Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 27, 1965
| 35145 | Blues (From Gillespiana) |
| 35146 | My Funny Valentine |
| 35147 | A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on Mercury (J) 30JD-22/25 in 1984.
Gil Fuller & The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra Featuring Dizzy Gillespie Pacific Jazz PJ-93 1965
John Audino, Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hill, Melvin Moore, trumpet; Jim Amlotte, Francis Fitzpatrick, Lester Robinson, trombone; Sam Cassano, David Duke, Herman Lebow, Alan Robinson, French horn; Gabe Baltazar, Buddy Collette, Bill Green, Jack Nimitz, Carrington Visor Jr., reeds; Phil Moore Jr., piano; Dennis Budimir, guitar; Jimmy Bond, bass; Earl Palmer, drums; Gil Fuller, arranger, conductor.
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 8 and 9, 1965
| Man From Monterey | |
| Angel City | |
| Love Theme From The Sandpiper | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Be's That Way | |
| Big Sur | |
| Moontide | |
| Things Are Here |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-93 in 1965.
Dizzy Gillespie And His Quintet Featuring James Moody En Concert Avec Europe 1 - Olympia 24 Novembre-1965 Trema (F) 710465 1994
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #5; James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Christopher White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
L'Olympia, Paris, France, November 24, 1965
| 1. | One Note Samba |
| 2. | Con Alma |
| 3. | Umh, Umh |
| 4. | Tin Tin Deo |
| 5. | Oh Joe |
| 6. | Chega De Saudade |
1967 (age 50)
Dizzy Gillespie - Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac Impulse! A-9149 1967
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, alto, tenor sax, flute; Mike Longo, piano; Frank Schifano, electric bass; Candy Finch, drums.
NYC, May 10, 1967
| 90782 | Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac |
| 90783 | Kush |
same personnel.
Memory Lane, Los Angeles, CA, May 25, 1967
| 90826 | Mas Que Nada (Pow, Pow, Pow) |
same personnel.
Memory Lane, Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 1967
| 90827 | Bye |
| 90828 | Something In Your Smile (From The 20th Century Fox Motion Picture "Doctor Dolittle") |
** also released on Impulse! AS-9149 in 1967, IMPD-178 in 1996.
Various Artists - Jazz For A Sunday Afternoon Volume 1 Solid State SS 18027 1968
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Nance, violin; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Village Vanguard, NYC, October 1, 1967
| Blues For Max | |
| Lover Come Back To Me |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Nance, violin; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
| Lullaby Of The Leaves |
Dizzy Gillespie - Live At The Village Vanguard Solid State SS 18034 1967
same session.
Village Vanguard, NYC, October 1, 1967
| Birks' Works (as Dizzy's Blues) |
Various Artists - Jazz For A Sunday Afternoon Volume 2 Solid State SS 18028 1968
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Village Vanguard, NYC, October 1, 1967
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| On The Trail | |
| Tour De Force |
1970
Dizzy Gillespie - Portrait Of Jenny Perception Records PLP 13 1970
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Mike Longo, piano; George Davis, guitar; Andrew Gonzalez, bass; Jerry Gonzalez, Calos Valdes, congas; Nicholas Marrero, timbales; Dizzy Gillespie, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1970
| Olinga | |
| Diddy Wa Diddy (Mozambique) | |
| Me 'N Them | |
| Timet |
1971
Dizzy Gillespie And The Mitchell Ruff Duo - In Concert Mainstream MRL 325 1971
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Willie Ruff, French horn, bass, producer; Dwike Mitchell, piano.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, April 21, 1971
| Con-Alma | |
| Dartmouth Duet | |
| Woodyn' You | |
| Blues People | |
| Bella Bella |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie And The Mitchell-Ruff Duo, Legacy JK 57149 in 1993. and on Dizzy Gillespie And The Mitchell-Ruff Duo Volume 1, The Kepler Label CD 2412 in 2005.
Dizzy Gillespie And The Mitchell-Ruff Duo Volume 1 The Kepler Label CD 2412 2005
same session.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, April 21, 1971
| Chuva | |
| Nao Deixa | |
| Street Of Dreams |
** originally released on Dizzy Gillespie And The Mitchell Ruff Duo - In Concert, Mainstream MRL 325 in 1971 + 3 bonus tracks.
Dizzy Gillespie Johnny Griffin Quintet - Summertime Jazz Birdie's Of Paradise (G) J-Bop 046 1994
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax #6; Vince Benedetti, piano; Alby Cullaz, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
ORTF, live in Chateauvallon, France, August 29, 1971
| 1. | Soft And Furry |
| 2. | Night In Tunisia |
| 3. | Summertime |
| 4. | I'll Remember April |
| 5. | What's New |
| 6. | Stella By Starlight |
Dizzy Gillespie And Thelonious Monk With The Giants Of Jazz - Unissued In Europe 1971 Gambit (Sp) 69301-2
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Sala Grande Del Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi, Milan, Italy, October 20, 1971
| I Mean You | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Lover Man | |
| Woody'n You | |
| Don't Blame Me | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
Congress Hall, Warsaw, Poland, October 29, 1971
| Tour De Force | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Stardust | |
| 'Round Midnight |
same personnel.
Kongresshalle, Boblingen, West Germany, November 7, 1971
| Blue 'N Boogie | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Woody 'N You | |
| 'Round Midnight |
Bop Fathers - In Paris Joker (J) ULS-141/142-KR 1977
same personnel.
Theatre National Populaire, Paris, France, October 22, 1971
| I Mean You | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Tin Tin Deo |
same session.
| Lover Man | |
| Woody'n You | |
| Don't Blame Me | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
The Giants Of Jazz - Live In Prague 1971 Impro-Jazz (Eu) IJ512 2006
same personnel.
Palac Lucerna Velky Sal, Prague, Czechoslovakia, October 30, 1971
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Everything Happens To Me | |
| Woody'n You | |
| Lover Man | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
The Giants Of Jazz And Dizzy Gillespie Quintet - Live Jazz Door (G) JD 1277 1994
same personnel.
live in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, November 2, 1971
| Blue 'N Boogie | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Woody 'N You | |
| Lover Man |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Al Gafa as Al Gaffa, electric guitar; Earl May, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
live in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, November 15, 1974
| Tanga | |
| The Truth | |
| Jam | |
| Groovin' High | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| Were |
Giants Of Jazz - In Berlin '71 EmArcy (J) 20PJ-10108 1988
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Philharmonie, Berlin, West Germany, November 5, 1971
| Blue 'N Boogie | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Lover Man | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Everything Happens To Me | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on EmArcy 834 567-2 in 1988, (J) EJD-3018 in 1989.
Giants Of Jazz - In Berlin '71 EmArcy 834 567-2 1988
same session.
Philharmonie, Berlin, West Germany, November 5, 1971
| Introduction Of The Band |
** originally released on EmArcy (J) 20PJ-10108 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie - Giants Of Jazz - Copenhagen 1971 Standing Oh! Vation (Eu) OH44649
same personnel.
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark, November 9, 1971
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Tour De Force | |
| Lover Man | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Everything Happens To Me | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
The Giants Of Jazz Atlantic SD 2-905 1972
same personnel.
Victoria Theatre, London, England, 1st concert, November 14, 1971
| 24075 | Tin Tin Deo |
| 24077 | Woody 'N' You |
| 24080 | Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
Victoria Theatre, London, England, 2nd concert, November 14, 1971
| 24081 | Blue 'N' Boogie |
| 24082 | 'Round Midnight |
| 24083 | Tour De Force |
| 24084 | Lover Man (as Dizzy's Rap) |
| 24086 | Allen's Alley (Be Bop Tune) |
| 24088 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 24089 | Blue Monk |
Dizzy Gillespie With The Mitchell, Ruff Duo - Enduring Magic BlackHawk BKH 51801 1986
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Willie Ruff, French horn, bass; Dwike Mitchell, piano.
probably 1970s
| Blue & Boogie | |
| The Thrill Is Gone | |
| Yale Blue Blues | |
| Take The A Train | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Street Of Dreams | |
| Jew's Harp |
1972
Charles Mingus And Friends In Concert Columbia KG 31614 1973
Jon Faddis, Lonnie Hillyer, Lloyd Michaels, Eddie Preston, trumpet; Eddie Bert, bass trombone; Richard Berg, Sharon Moe, French horn; Robert Stewart, tuba; Howard Johnson, tuba, bass sax; James Moody, flute; Lee Konitz, Charles McPherson, Richie Perri, alto sax; Gene Ammons, George Dorsey, tenor sax; Bobby Jones, tenor sax, clarinet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; John Foster, Randy Weston, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Charles Mingus, bass, arranger; Joe Chambers, drums; Dizzy Gillespie, Honey Gordon, vocal; Bill Cosby, vocal, announcer; Sy Johnson, arranger; Teo Macero, arranger, conductor.
Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, February 4, 1972
| CO112563 | Honeysuckle Rose |
| CO112564 | Jump Monk |
| CO112565 | E.S.P. |
| CO112566 | Ecclusiastics |
| CO112567 | Eclipse |
| CO112568 | Us Is Two |
| CO112570 | Mingus Blues |
| CO112571 | Little Royal Suite |
| CO112574 | E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too |
| CO113019 | Ool-Ya-Koo |
** also released on Legacy C2K 64975.
Charles Mingus And Friends In Concert Legacy C2K 64975
same session.
Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, February 4, 1972
| Introduction By Bill Cosby | |
| CO112569 | Taurus In The Arena Of Life (aka Number One Grandson) |
| Introduction To Little Royal Suite By Bill Cosby | |
| Introduction To Strollin' By Bill Cosby | |
| CO112572 | Strollin' |
| CO112573 | The I Of Hurricane Sue |
| Portrait | |
| Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too |
** originally released on Columbia KG 31614 in 1973 + 8 bonus tracks.
Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Soul Sessions Vol. 6 Cobblestone CST 9028
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Bobby Tucker, piano; Art Koenig, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.
Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 1, 1972
| 25464 | Jelly, Jelly |
** part of Newport In New York '72, Cobblestone CST 9032-6.
Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vols. 1 & 2 Cobblestone CST 9025-2
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Blair, violin; Milt Jackson, vibes; Mary Lou Williams, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums; Big Black, congas.
Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 3, 1972
| 25536 | Bags' Groove |
| 25537 | A Night In Tunisia |
** part of Newport In New York '72, Cobblestone CST 9032-6.
Charles Mingus Band Featuring Dizzy Gillespie - When The Saints Go Marchin' In Heart Note (Swd) HN-009 1988
John Faddis, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, last solo trumpet, piano, vocal; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Bobby Jones, tenor sax, clarinet; John Foster, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Festival De Jazz De Nice, Nice, France, July 20, 1972
| Dizzy Joins The Mingus Blues |
Charles Mingus - Niece Jazz Festival 1972 Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-025 2006
Jon Faddis, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #2,3; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Bobby Jones, tenor sax, clarinet; John Foster, piano, vocal #2; Charles Mingus, bass; Roy Brooks, drums, musical saw #2.
Festival De Jazz De Nice, Nice, France, July 20, 1972
| 1. | Fables Of Faubus |
| 2. | Blues Medley Jam |
| 3. | When The Saints Go Marchin' In |
Giants Of Jazz EmArcy (J) 20PJ-10090 1980
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
studio recordings, Bern, Switzerland, November 12, 1972
| Straight, No Chaser | |
| Thelonious | |
| Epistrophy | |
| Don't Blame Me | |
| I'll Wait For You | |
| Sweet And Lovely |
** also released on Philips (J) 25PJ-18 in 1980?; The George Wein Collection GW-3004 in 1984.
1973
Dizzy Gillespie - The Giant America (F) 30 AM 6133 1973
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax #4; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Humberto Canto, congas.
Paris, France, April 13, 1973
| 1. | Stella By Starlight |
| 2. | I Waited For You |
| 3. | Girl Of My Dreams |
| 4. | Fiesta Mo-Jo |
| 5. | Serenity |
** part of Prestige P-24047 in 1975.
Dizzy Gillespie - The Source America (F) 30 AM 6135 1973
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax #1,4; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Humberto Canto, congas.
Paris, France, April 13, 1973
| 1. | Manteca |
| 2. | Alone Together |
| 3. | Brother 'K' |
| 4. | Wheatleigh Hall |
** part of The Giant, Prestige P-24047 in 1975.
Dizzy Gillespie - Live At Singer Concert Hall 1973: The Lost Recordings Fondamenta (F) FON-1704028 (CD) 2018
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Mike Longo, piano; Alexander Gafa, guitar; Earl May, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; guest artist: Jon Faddis, trumpet #9,10.
Laren Jazz Festival, Singer Concert Hall, Laren, Holland, August 25, 1973
| 1. | Introduction By Dizzy Gillespie |
| 2. | Sunshine |
| 3. | Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie |
| 4. | Brother K |
| 5. | Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie |
| 6. | Ole For The Gypsies |
| 7. | Announcement By Dizzy Gillespie |
| 8. | The Truth |
| 9. | Manteca |
| 10. | The Blues |
| 11. | Tune Birks' Works |
** originally released on Fondamenta (F) FON-1704028 in 2017.
1974
Dizzy Gillespie's Big 4 Pablo 2310-719 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 17 and 19, 1974
| Tenga (aka Frelimo) | |
| Hurry Home | |
| Russian Lullaby | |
| Bebop (Dizzy's Fingers) | |
| Birks Works | |
| September Song | |
| Jitterbug Waltz |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - Dizzy's Big 4, Original Jazz Classics OJC-443 in 1990, OJCCD-443-2 in 1990.
Joe Turner - Stormy Monday Pablo 2310-943 1991
Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Robins, piano; Pee Wee Crayton, guitar; Charles Norris, bass; Washington Rucker, drums; Joe Turner, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, September 18, 1974
| Stormy Monday |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-943-2 in 1991.
The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner Pablo 2310-717 1975
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, September 19, 1974
| Mornin', Noon And Night | |
| I Know You Love Me Baby | |
| T.V. Momma | |
| Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Clark Terry - The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner, Original Jazz Classics OJC-497 in 1990, OJCCD-497-2 in 1990.
Diz Meets Stitt Heart Note (Swd) HN-006 1988
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Al Gafa, guitar; Earl May, bass; Mickey Roker as Mickey Rocker, drums.
live in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 28, 1974
| Groovin' High | |
| Lover Man | |
| Be Bop | |
| Hot House | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| Allen's Alley |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt - Diz Meets Stitt, Moon (It) MCD 036-2 in 1992.
Stars Of Bop - Tour De Force Moon (It) MLP 006-1 1989
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Al Gafa as Alex Cafa, guitar; Earl May, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
live in Paris, France, November 19, 1974
| Groovin' High | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Kush |
** also released on Moon (It) MCD 006-2 in 1989.
Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie Pablo 2310-740 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 and 29, 1974
| Caravan | |
| Mozambique | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Close Your Eyes | |
| Blues For Bird | |
| Dizzy Atmosphere | |
| Alone Together | |
| Con Alma |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-740-2 in 1987.
Oscar Peterson And The Trumpet Kings - Jousts Pablo 2310-817 1978
same session.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 and 29, 1974
| Stella By Starlight | |
| There Is No Greater Love |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-857-2 in 1995.
1975
Various Artists - The Bop Session Sonet (E) SNTF-692 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano #1,5; Hank Jones, piano #2-4,6; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 19 and 20, 1975
| 1. | Blues 'N Boogie |
| 2. | Confirmation |
| 3. | Groovin' High |
| 4. | Lover Man |
| 5. | All The Things You Are |
| 6. | Lady Bird |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - Jazz Maturity... Where It's Coming From Pablo 2310-816 1978
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 3, 1975
| Quasi-Boogaloo | |
| Take The "A" Train | |
| I Cried For You (Now It's Your Turn To Cry Over Me) | |
| Drebirks | |
| When It's Sleepy Time Down South | |
| Indiana (Back Home Again In) |
** also released on Roy Eldridge, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Maturity, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-807-2 in 1994.
Dizzy Gillespie Y Machito - Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods Pablo 2310-771 1976
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Manny Duran, Paul Gonzalez, Raul Gonzalez Jr., Victor Paz, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jerry Chamberlain, Jack Jeffers, Lewis Kahn, Barry Morrow, trombone; Don Corrado, Brooks Tillotson, French horn; Bob Stewart, tuba; Mauricio Smith, alto sax, flute, piccolo; Mario Bauza, alto sax, clarinet; Mario Rivera, tenor sax, alto flute; Jose Madera Sr., tenor sax, clarinet; Leslie Yahonikan, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Machito, marimba, Clavinet, leader; Jorge Dalto, electric piano; Dana McCurdy, synthesizer; Carlos Castillo, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Julito Grillo, Raymond Hernandez, African drums; Pepin Pepin, congas; Mario Grillo, bongos, cowbell; Jose Madera Jr., timbales; Chico O'Farrill, arranger, conductor.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, June 4 and 5, 1975
| Oro, Incienso Y Mirra | |
| Three Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods: Calidoscopico | |
| Three Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods: Pensativo | |
| Three Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods: Exuberante |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-447 in 1990, OJCCD-447-2 in 1990.
Dizzy Pablo 2310-749 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| Lover Come Back To Me | |
| What's New | |
| Cherokee |
** also released on The Dizzy Gillespie Big 7 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-739-2 in 1992.
Various Artists - The Montreux Collection Pablo 2625-707 1975
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| I'll Remember April |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
| Lullaby Of The Leaves |
The Trumpet Kings Pablo 2310-754 1975
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| Montreux Blues | |
| (There Is) No Greater Love | |
| On The Alamo | |
| Blues For Norman | |
| Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana) |
** also released on Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry - The Trumpet Kings At Montreux, Original Jazz Classics OJC-445 in 1990, OJCCD-445-2 in 1990.
Dizzy Gillespie - Bahiana Pablo 2625-708 1976
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Roger Glenn, flute, bass flute, vibes; Al Gafa, Michael Howell, guitar; Earl May, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion.
Los Angeles, CA, November 19 and 20, 1975
| Carnival | |
| Samba | |
| Barcelona | |
| In The Land Of The Living Dead | |
| Behind The Moonbeam | |
| The Truth | |
| Pele | |
| Olinga |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2625-708-2 in 1996.
1976
Mike Longo - Talk With The Spirits Pablo 2310-769 1976
Virgil Jones, trumpet; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Mike Longo, piano; George Davis, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Dizzy Gillespie, conga drums, vocal.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 16, 1976
| Wyyowa | |
| Roma | |
| The Proclamation | |
| Angel Of Love | |
| Talk With The Spirits |
Carter, Gillespie, Inc. Pablo 2310-781 1976
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Al McKibbon, bass; Mickey Roker, drums, vocal.
RCA Studios, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1976
| Sweet And Lovely | |
| Broadway | |
| The Courtship | |
| Constantinople | |
| Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen | |
| A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Inc., Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-682-2 in 1992.
Carmen McRae At The Great American Music Hall Blue Note BN-LA709-H2 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Marshall Otwell, keyboards; Ed Bennett, bass, electric bass; Joey Baron, drums; Carmen McRae, vocal.
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA, June 15, 16 and 17, 1976
| 18179 | On A Clear Day |
| 18180 | Miss Otis Regrets |
| 18185 | Don't Misunderstand |
| 18186 | A Beautiful Friendship |
The Dizzy Gillespie 6 - Dizzy's Party Pablo 2310-784 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Ray Pizzi, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Rodney Jones, guitar; Benjamin Franklin Brown, Fender bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion.
RCA Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 16, 1976
| Dizzy's Party | |
| Shim-Sham Shimmy On The St. Louis Blues | |
| Harlem Samba | |
| Land Of Milk And Honey |
** also released on Dizzy's Party, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-823-2 in 1994.
1977 (age 60)
Dizzy Gillespie, Composed And Arranged By Lalo Schifrin - Free Ride Pablo 2310-794 1977
Oscar Brashear, Dizzy Gillespie, Jack H. Laubach, trumpet; Lew McCreary, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute; Ernie Watts, sax; James Horn, sax, flute; Sonny Burke, piano, electric piano; Lalo Schifrin, keyboards, arranger, composer, conductor; Charles E. Spangler, synthesizer; Ray Parker Jr., Lee Ritenour, Wah Wah Watson, guitar; Wilton Felder, bass; Ed Green, drums; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion.
Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 31, and February 1, 2, 1977
| Unicorn | |
| Fire Dance | |
| Incantation | |
| Wrong Number | |
| Free Ride | |
| Ozone Madness | |
| Love Poem For Donna | |
| The Last Stroke Of Midnight |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-784-2 in 1993.
Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - The Gifted Ones Pablo 2310-833 1979
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Count Basie, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Las Vegas Recording Studio, Las Vegas, NV, February 3, 1977
| Back To The Land | |
| Constantinople | |
| You Got It | |
| St. James Infirmary | |
| Follow The Leader | |
| Ow |
** also released on Count Basie And Dizzy Gillespie - The Gifted Ones, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-886-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson Jam - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-208 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Ali And Frazier | |
| If I Were A Bell | |
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
| Just In Time |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-378 in 1989, OJCCD-378-2 in 1989.
Various Artists - The Jam Sessions - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2620-105 1977
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Bye Bye Blues | |
| Perdido | |
| Mack The Knife |
Jon Faddis, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Milt Jackson, vibes; Monty Alexander, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.
| Here 'Tis |
Dizzy Gillespie Jam - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-211 1977
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Girl Of My Dreams | |
| Get Happy | |
| Medley: Once In A While / But Beautiful / Here's That Rainy Day | |
| The Champ |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-381 in 1989, OJCCD-381-2 in 1989.
1979
Woody Shaw - Woody And Friends At Monterey Jazz Festival 1979 Concord Jazz CJ-170 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, trumpet; Tim Burke, Bill Byrne, Jim Powell, Kitt Reid, Ron Rodriguez, trumpet, flugelhorn; Slide Hampton, Nelson Hinds, Birch Johnson, trombone; Larry Shunk, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto, soprano sax; Bob Belden, Stan Getz, tenor sax; Dick Mitchell, tenor sax, flute, alto flute, oboe, piccolo; Frank Tiberi, tenor sax, flute, bassoon; Gary Smulyan, baritone sax; Dave Lalama, piano; Dave LaRocca, bass; Ed Soph, drums.
Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA, September 15, 1979
| Caravan | |
| I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good | |
| Countdown | |
| Better Git Hit In Your Soul | |
| Woody'n You | |
| What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life | |
| Manteca |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4170.
1980
Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Summit Meets The Oscar Peterson Big 4 Pablo Today 2312-114 1980
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980
| Daahoud | |
| Chicken Wings | |
| Just Friends | |
| The Champ |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-603, OJCCD-603-2.
Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie Plus Oscar Peterson - The Alternate Blues Pablo Today 2312-136 1982
same session.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980
| Alternate Blues: Alternate One | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Two | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Three | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Four | |
| Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams | |
| Ballad Medley: Here's That Rainy Day / Gypsy / If I Should Lose You |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-744-2 in 1992.
Dizzy Gillespie - Digital At Montreux, 1980 Pablo Live 2308-226 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums.
Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 1980
| Introduction By Claude Nobs | |
| Christopher Columbus | |
| I'm Sitting On Top Of This World | |
| Manteca | |
| Get That Booty | |
| Kisses |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-882-2 in 1996.
Mongo Santamaria With Dizzy Gillespie And Toots Thielemans - "Summertime" Digital At Montreux 1980 Pablo Live 2308-229 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Tommy Villarini, trumpet, cowbell; Allen Hoist, alto flute, baritone sax, cello; Doug Harris, tenor sax, flute; Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Milton Hamilton, piano; Lee Smith, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas, bongos; Steve Berrios, percussion, timbales.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 1980
| Virtue | |
| Afro Blue | |
| Summertime | |
| Mambo Mongo |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-626 in 1991, OJCCD-626-2 in 1991.
Mongo Santamaria - Montreux Heat! Pablo PACD-5317-2 2003
Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Villarini, trumpet; Doug Harris, Allen Hoist, sax, flute; Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Milton Hamilton, piano; Lee Smith, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Steve Berrios, percussion.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 1980
| T.V. | |
| Havana | |
| Sofrito | |
| Pajaro Cantor | |
| Watermelon Man | |
| Come Candela | |
| Amanacer | |
| Para Ti |
Aurex Jazz Festival '80 - Battle Of The Horns Eastworld (J) EWJ-80189
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Illinois Jacquet, Harold Land, tenor sax; Cal Tjader, vibes; Cedar Walton, piano; Eddie Gomez, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Aurex Jazz Festival, Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, 1st day, September 2, 1980
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Tangerine | |
| Django |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Illinois Jacquet, Harold Land, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Eddie Gomez, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Aurex Jazz Festival, Expo Park, Osaka, Japan, September 6, 1980
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| The Peacemaker | |
| Con Alma |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Illinois Jacquet, Harold Land, tenor sax; Cal Tjader, vibes; Cedar Walton, piano; Eddie Gomez, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Aurex Jazz Festival, Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, September 7, 1980
| Lover Come Back To Me |
** also released on Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-8013 in 1998.
Aurex Jazz Festival '80 - Live Special Eastworld (J) EWJ-80253 1983
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Illinois Jacquet, Harold Land, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Eddie Gomez, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Aurex Jazz Festival, Expo Park, Osaka, Japan, September 6, 1980
| Bag's Groove |
Chuck Mangione - Tarantella A&M SP-6513 1981
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, Jew's harp; Chick Corea, acoustic, electric piano, trumpet, percussion; Steve Gadd, drums, tympani; Chuck Mangione, conductor, flugelhorn, electric piano; with Kathyryn Moses, flute; Chris Vadala, sax, flute; Gap Mangione, acoustic, electric piano; Paul Viapiano, acoustic, electric guitar; Eric Gale, Carl Lockett, electric guitar; Jeff D'Angelo, Charles Meeks, electric bass; James Bradley Jr., Dan D'Imperio, drums, percussion; + Joe Mosello, Lew Soloff, Jeff Tyzik, trumpet, flugelhorn; Rick Chamberlain, Birch Johnson, Keith O'Quinn, trombone; Jim Daniels, bass trombone; Jerry Peel, Jay Wadenpfuhl, French horn; Joe Romano, alto, tenor sax; Pat LaBarbera, Sal Nistico, tenor sax; Bob Militello, baritone sax; Ralph McDonald, congas, percussion; Dave Mancini, percussion.
The American Hotel Ballroom, Rochester, NY, December 27, 1980
| Tarantellas: Tarantella / Neopolitan Tarantella | |
| The XIth Commandment Suite | |
| Legend Of The One-Eyed Sailor | |
| Bellavia | |
| Hill Where The Lord Hides |
same session.
| Lake Placid Fanfare | |
| Things To Come | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Manteca | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| All Blues |
1981
Dizzy Gillespie - Musician, Composer, Raconteur Plays And Raps In His Greatest Concert Pablo Live 2620-116 1982
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Milt Jackson, vibes; Ed Cherry, guitar; Michael Howell, bass; George Hughes, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 17, 1981
| Introduction Of The Band By Claude Nobs | |
| Manteca | |
| Dizzy Rapping With The Audience | |
| Con Alma | |
| Introduction Of Milt Jackson By Dizzy | |
| S.K.J. | |
| Dizzy Rapping With The Audience | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Introduction Of The Band By Dizzy | |
| Brother King | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Tanga | |
| Olinga |
** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2620-116-2 in 1997.
1982
Dizzy Gillespie And Arturo Sandoval In Helsinki - To A Finland Station Pablo 2310-889 1983
Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval, trumpet; Esko Linnavalli, piano; Pekka Sarmanto, bass; Esko Rosnell, drums.
Takomontie Studios, Helsinki, Finland, September 9, 1982
| Wheatleigh Hall | |
| First Chance | |
| And Then She Stopped | |
| Rimsky | |
| Dizzy The Duck |
** also released on Dizzy Gillespie And Arturo Sandoval - To A Finland Station, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-733-2 in 1992.
1985
Dizzy Gillespie Y Arturo Sandoval - Gillespie En Vivo Areito (Cuban) LD-4271 1985
Dizzy Gillespie, Lazaro Cruz Olmos, Arturo Sandoval, trumpet; Rafael Carrasco, flute; Manuel Valera, alto sax; Sayyd Abdul Al Khabyyr, baritone sax; Walter Davis, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, piano; Hilario Duran, Roland keyboards; Nasyr Al Khabyyr, drums.
Festival International De Jazz 1985, Havana, Cuba, February 16, 1985
| Swing Love | |
| The Blues | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Gee Baby Ain't I Good To'ya |
Dizzy Gillespie Y Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Gillespie En Vivo Areito (Cuban) LD-4272 1985
same session.
Festival International De Jazz 1985, Havana, Cuba, February 16, 1985
| Blues Walk | |
| Miela And Hanay | |
| Con Alma | |
| Manteca |
Lilian Terry - Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be...Oo, Oo...Oo, Oo Soul Note (It) SN 1147
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Kenny Drew, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Lilian Terry, vocal.
Milan, Italy, May 13-15, 1985
| Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be | |
| Moody's Mood For Love | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Con Alma | |
| Body And Soul | |
| The Sunshine Blues |
The Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese Atlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Walter Davis Jr., piano; John Patitucci, bass; Ralph Humphrey, drums; The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul, vocal quartet.
fall 1985
| Sing Joy Spring |
** also released on Atlantic (F) 81266-1.
Dizzy Gillespie - New Faces GRP GRP-A-1012 1985
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Branford Marsalis, tenor, soprano sax; Kenny Kirkland, piano; Lonnie Plaxico, acoustic bass; Robert Ameen, drums; with Lincoln Goines, electric bass #7; Steve Thornton, percussion #3,6.
A&R Studios, NYC, released 1985
| 1. | Birk's Works |
| 2. | Lorraine |
| 3. | Tin Tin Deo |
| 4. | Tenor's Song |
| 5. | Ballad |
| 6. | Fiesta Mojo |
| 7. | Every Mornin' |
** also released on GRP GRP-D-9512 in 1985.
1986
Dizzy Gillespie Meets The Phil Woods Quintet Timeless (Du) SJP 250 1987
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; with Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Phil Woods, alto sax; Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.
Studio 44, Monster, Holland, December 14, 1986
| Oon-Ga-Wa | |
| Loose Change | |
| Whasdishean | |
| Round Midnight | |
| Love For Sale |
1987 (age 70)
Arnett Cobb, Dizzy Gillespie, Jewel Brown - Show Time Fantasy F-9659 1988
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; with Paul English, piano; Clayton Dyess, guitar; Derrick Lewis, bass; Mike Lefebvre, drums.
Gus S. Wortham Center, Houston, TX, August 10, 1987
| Sweet Mama |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; with Paul English, piano; Clayton Dyess, guitar; Derrick Lewis, bass; Mike Lefebvre, drums.
| Night In Tunisia |
** also released on Fantasy FCD-9659-2 in 1988.
1989
Quincy Jones - Back On The Block Warner Bros. 1-26020 1989
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax; Joe Zawinul, synthesizer; George Benson, guitar; Bill Summers, percussion; Kool Moe Dee, Ella Fitzgerald, Big Daddy Kane, Sarah Vaughan, vocal; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
Los Angeles, CA, early 1989
| Jazz Corner Of The World |
Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, trumpet; Bill Reichenbach, trombone; James Moody, sax; Larry Williams, sax, keyboards; Ian Prince, keyboards; Michael Boddicker, Michael Casey Young, synthesizer programming; George Benson, guitar; Nathan East, electric bass; Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Ian Underwood, handclaps; Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, vocal.
| Birdland |
James Moody - Sweet And Lovely Novus 3063-1-N 1989
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute, vocal; Marc Cohen, piano, synthesizer; Todd Coolman, bass; Akira Tana, drums.
NYC, March 11, 12 and 13, 1989
| Con Alma | |
| Get The Booty |
Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie - Max And Diz Paris 1989 A&M CD 6404
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Max Roach, drums.
Maison De La Culture De La Seine Saint Denis, Bobigny, Paris, France, March 23, 1989
| In The Beginning Part 1 | |
| In The Beginning Part 2 | |
| The Arrival | |
| Versailles | |
| Place De La Concorde | |
| Georges Cinq | |
| Struttin' On The Champs | |
| Medley: Brother K South Africa Goddamn | |
| Salt Peanuts | |
| Word | |
| Fountain Blues | |
| Bastille Day | |
| The Underground | |
| The Antilles | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Messin' Around | |
| Metamorphosis | |
| Just Dreaming | |
| Nairobi | |
| Allen's Alley (Wee) | |
| The Theme | |
| The Smoke That Thunders | |
| Oo Pa Pa Da |
Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, interviewee; Christian Gauffre, interviewer.
Hotel Rafael, Paris, France, June 15, 1989
| Interview |
The Paris All Stars - Homage To Charlie Parker A&M 75021 5300-2
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Jackie McLean, Phil Woods, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
La Grande Halle, La Villette, Paris, France, June 15, 1989
| Steeplechase (Birks' Works) | |
| Warm Valley | |
| Drummers' Sweet: The Third Eye / Billy The Kid / The Drum Also Waltzes | |
| Old Folks | |
| Yardbird Suite | |
| Con Alma | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Oo-Pa-Pa-Da |
Rhythmstick CTI CTI 10000 1990
Art Farmer, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, rhythmstick; Phil Woods, alto sax; Bob Berg, tenor sax; Hilton Ruiz, piano #1; John Scofield, guitar; Anthony Jackson, electric bass; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, drums; Airto, Tito Puente, percussion; Flora Purim, vocal #2; Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, additional trumpet; Jim Beard, synthesizer; Benny Golson, synthesizer bass #1; Benny Golson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 19-21, 1989
| 1. | Caribe |
| 2. | Wamba |
** also released on CTI 847 199-2 in 1990, 67221-2 in 1993.
1991
Randy Weston - The Spirits Of Our Ancestors Antilles 314 511 896-2 1992
Dizzy Gillespie, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Talib Kibwe, alto sax, alto flute; Billy Harper, Dewey Redman, tenor sax; Randy Weston, piano; Alex Blake, Jamil Nasser, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Big Black, Azzedin Weston, percussion.
BMG Studios, NYC, May 20, 21 and 22, 1991
| African Sunrise |
** also released on Verve (F) 511 857-2.
1992
Dizzy Gillespie - To Bird With Love Telarc CD-83307
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Antonio Hart, alto sax #2-4; Paquito D'Rivera, Jackie McLean, alto sax #5-7; Benny Golson, David Sanchez, tenor sax #1; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax #2-4; Danilo Perez, piano; George Mraz, bass; Kenny Washington, drums #1,5-7; Lewis Nash, drums #2-7; Bobby McFerrin, vocal #5-7.
Blue Note, NYC, January 25, 1992
| 1. | Billie's Bounce |
| 2. | Bebop |
| 3. | Ornithology |
| 4. | Anthropology |
| 5. | Oo Pa Pa Da |
| 6. | Diamond Jubilee Blues |
| 7. | The Theme |