Released 20 years ago
Dizzy Digs Paris
Dizzy Gillespie · 2006
157 min · 41 tracks · jazz
A vibrant celebration of jazz infused with Dizzy Gillespie's signature trumpet virtuosity and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Champ — This track exemplifies Gillespie's energetic trumpet playing and innovative approach to bebop, making it a standout piece that showcases his technical prowess.
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I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance — Gillespie's interpretation brings a fresh vibrancy to this classic standard, revealing his ability to blend improvisation with emotional depth.
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Swing Low Sweet Cadillac — This track offers a playful yet sophisticated arrangement that highlights the interplay between the musicians, reflecting Gillespie's mastery in ensemble settings.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- for afternoon relaxation
- playful rhythms that invite dancing
- extended tracks for deep listening
- nostalgic melodies spark fond memories
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Dizzy Digs Paris came during a period when Dizzy Gillespie was celebrated as a jazz elder statesman, although his active recording career had waned. This album showcases Gillespie's enduring influence and highlights his connection to the jazz tradition while also capturing a live performance atmosphere that resonates with his long-standing legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:30
- 2 The Champ 9:22
- 3 Good Bait 9:49
- 4 Swing Low Sweet Cadillac 4:08
- 5 I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance 6:28
- 6 Lady Be Good 3:49
- 7 Mon Homme 2:53
- 8 (I've Got) The Bluest Blues 3:51
- 9 Birk's Works 9:35
- 10 Ooh-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be 3:28
- 11 They Can't Take That Away from Me 4:20
- 12 Embraceable You 3:14
- 13 Play Fiddle Play 4:28
- 14 I Can't Get Started 3:05
- 15 Tin Tin Deo 4:11
- 16 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:48
Disc 2
- 1 School Days 7:04
- 2 Undecided 2:32
- 3 The Way You Look Tonight 4:11
- 4 Always 2:56
- 5 Mon Homme 2:40
- 6 Clappin' Rhythm 2:14
- 7 Fais Gaffe (Watch Out) 3:57
- 8 Moon Nocture 2:26
- 9 This Is the Way 2:34
- 10 S'Wonderful 3:16
- 11 Oo-Bla-Dee 3:03
- 12 Stormy Weather 3:48
- 13 Jalousie 2:33
- 14 The Very Thought of You 2:34
- 15 Fine and Dandy 3:40
- 16 I've Got You Under My Skin 2:22
- 17 Pennies from Heaven 2:22
- 18 Perdido 3:08
- 19 Dream a Little Dream of Me 3:16
- 20 Wade Legge's Blues 3:44
- 21 A Swedish Folk Song 3:11
- 22 Dance of the Infidels 3:14
- 23 Aren't You Glad You're You 3:15
- 24 These Foolish Things 2:52
- 25 Why Don't You Believe Me 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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