Dizzy Goes Hollywood
Dizzy Gillespie · 1964
34 min · 11 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant orchestration of jazz standards infused with Gillespie's signature bebop flair and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Dizzy Goes Hollywood is an album by Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1964. A vibrant orchestration of jazz standards infused with Gillespie's signature bebop flair and Afro-Cuban rhythms. This album showcases Gillespie's ability to reinterpret popular film themes through a jazz lens, contributing to the crossover appeal of jazz during the 1960s. It received positive critical reception and helped solidify Gillespie's reputation as an innovator who could bridge genres while reaching broader audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dizzy Goes Hollywood sound like?
A vibrant orchestration of jazz standards infused with Gillespie's signature bebop flair and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Rooted in bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz.
What makes Dizzy Goes Hollywood by Dizzy Gillespie notable?
This album showcases Gillespie's ability to reinterpret popular film themes through a jazz lens, contributing to the crossover appeal of jazz during the 1960s. It received positive critical reception and helped solidify Gillespie's reputation as an innovator who could bridge genres while reaching broader audiences. By 1964, Dizzy Gillespie was a celebrated figure in jazz, having already pioneered bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz. 'Dizzy Goes Hollywood' followed his expansive career that included landmark recordings and performances, marking a transition into more mainstream, cinematic themes in his work.
How many songs are on Dizzy Goes Hollywood?
Dizzy Goes Hollywood has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Theme From "Exodus" Standout 2:38
- 2 Moon River 2:46
- 3 Caeser And Cleopatra Theme 3:07
- 4 Days Of Wine And Roses 2:15
- 5 Walk On The Wild Side Standout 7:07
- 6 More 2:44
- 7 Love Theme From Lolita 2:44
- 8 Picnic Theme 2:21
- 9 Never On Sunday 3:02
- 10 Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia Standout 3:04
- 11 Carioca (Flying Down To Rio) 2:53
Release Date
January 1, 1964
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 41 sec
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