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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.

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

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