Groovin' High
Dizzy Gillespie · 1955
37 min · 13 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant tapestry of bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms, showcasing intricate solos and infectious grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- for lively gatherings
- engaging solos that invite attention
- playful rhythms that spark joy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek slow, contemplative music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1955, Dizzy Gillespie was already an established figure in jazz, having helped pioneer bebop in the 1940s. 'Groovin' High' followed his influential works, including 'Afro' (1954), and further solidified his role as a leading innovator in the genre during a time when jazz was evolving rapidly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue 'n' Boogie 2:58
- 2 Groovin' High 2:43
- 3 Dizzy Atmosphere 2:49
- 4 All the Things You Are 2:52
- 5 Salt Peanuts 3:16
- 6 Hot House 3:13
- 7 Oop Bop Sh' Bam 3:02
- 8 That's Earl, Brother 2:45
- 9 Our Delight 2:32
- 10 One Bass Hit, Part 2 2:56
- 11 Things to Come 2:49
- 12 Ray's Idea 2:24
- 13 Emanon 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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