Dizzy Gillespie and the Double Six of Paris
38 min · 12 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
An exhilarating fusion of bebop intricacies with Afro-Cuban rhythms, showcasing vibrant ensemble interplay.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant ensemble interplay moments
- quick-paced joyful engagement
- short bursts of excitement
- playful rhythms to dance to
- energetic tunes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, introspective listening preference
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1963, this album marked a significant collaboration for Dizzy Gillespie, who was already an established jazz icon. It followed his earlier works in the late 1940s and 1950s, positioning him at a point where he was exploring new rhythmic territories and collaborating with international musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ow 2:45
- 2 The Champ 3:35
- 3 Emanon 3:40
- 4 Anthropology 2:41
- 5 Tin Tin Deo 4:09
- 6 One Bass Hit 3:23
- 7 Two Bass Hit 3:29
- 8 Groovin’ High 2:23
- 9 Oo‐Shoo‐Be‐Doo‐Be 3:01
- 10 Hot House 2:55
- 11 Con Alma 3:32
- 12 Blue ’n’ Boogie 3:21
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