Released 70 years ago
World Statesman
Dizzy Gillespie · 1956
40 min · 10 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant fusion of bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms that showcases Gillespie's virtuosic trumpet playing and innovative compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory rhythms for gatherings
- vibrant trumpet solos to savor
- playful spontaneity throughout tracks
- short bursts of energetic joy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, meditative sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1956, Dizzy Gillespie was already a pivotal figure in jazz, known for his role in the bebop revolution. 'World Statesman' followed his acclaimed album 'Afro', further establishing his unique blend of Afro-Cuban influences with traditional jazz. This release came during a period when Gillespie was actively touring and expanding his musical boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dizzy's Business 3:38
- 2 A Night in Tunisia 5:36
- 3 Jessica's Day 4:52
- 4 Tour de Force 5:05
- 5 I Can't Get Started 2:57
- 6 Stella by Starlight 3:57
- 7 Doodlin' 4:09
- 8 The Champ 4:44
- 9 My Reverie 2:54
- 10 Dizzy's Blues 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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