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One Night in Washington

Dizzy Gillespie · 1983

48 min · 6 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz

A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation, energizing audiences with intricate melodies.

One Night in Washington is an album by Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1983. A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation, energizing audiences with intricate melodies. 'One Night in Washington' is significant for its live capture of Gillespie's energetic performances, reflecting a period where he influenced younger generations of musicians. While it may not have achieved widespread commercial success, it is celebrated for revitalizing interest in Afro-Cuban jazz and demonstrating Gillespie's masterful trumpet skills. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does One Night in Washington sound like?

A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation, energizing audiences with intricate melodies. Rooted in bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz.

What makes One Night in Washington by Dizzy Gillespie notable?

'One Night in Washington' is significant for its live capture of Gillespie's energetic performances, reflecting a period where he influenced younger generations of musicians. While it may not have achieved widespread commercial success, it is celebrated for revitalizing interest in Afro-Cuban jazz and demonstrating Gillespie's masterful trumpet skills. By the time of 'One Night in Washington', Dizzy Gillespie was a seasoned jazz innovator, having solidified his place in music history with pivotal contributions to bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz. This album, released in 1983, showcases Gillespie's enduring creativity as he continued to perform and record into his later years.

How many songs are on One Night in Washington?

One Night in Washington has 6 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·48:54

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Afro Suite: Manteca / Contrasta / Jungla / Rhumba Finale Standout 16:42
  • 2 Hobnail Boogie 7:55
  • 3 Wild Bill's Boogie 6:23
  • 4 Caravan Standout 5:14
  • 5 Tin Tin Deo Standout 6:25
  • 6 Up 'n' Downs 6:15

Release Date

January 1, 1983

Genre

Afro-Cuban jazz, bebop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

48 min 54 sec