Digital at Montreux, 1980
Dizzy Gillespie · 1981
43 min · 6 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop intricacies radiates joy and improvisational flair throughout the performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful improvisational energy
- danceable grooves for celebration
- captivating extended musical journeys
- invigorating live performance atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer structured, predictable formats
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1981, Dizzy Gillespie was an established jazz icon, known for his pioneering role in bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz. 'Digital at Montreux, 1980' captures a live performance during a period when Gillespie was celebrating over three decades in music, showcasing his enduring influence and ability to engage with contemporary styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction by Claude Nobs 0:51
- 2 Christopher Columbus 9:46
- 3 I'm Sitting on Top of This World 12:29
- 4 Manteca 9:26
- 5 Get That Booty 3:45
- 6 Kisses 7:24
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