Released 50 years ago
Bahiana
Dizzy Gillespie · 1976
75 min · 8 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and intricate bebop melodies that dances through cultural landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant rhythms for celebration
- immersive journey through cultures
- danceable grooves with intricate melodies
- long tracks for deep exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Bahiana' was released in 1976, Dizzy Gillespie had already established himself as a jazz icon, known for his pioneering work in bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz. This album came during a period of exploration for Gillespie as he sought to blend diverse musical influences, reflecting his ongoing commitment to innovation after decades of success since his breakout in the 1940s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carnival 8:02
- 2 Samba 9:41
- 3 Barcelona 12:24
- 4 In the Land of the Living Dead 10:34
- 5 Behind the Moonbeam 7:35
- 6 The Truth 8:27
- 7 Pele 7:15
- 8 Olinga 11:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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