Step into the vibrant world of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie with On The French Riviera, an album that captures the trumpeter’s boundless energy and creativity at the height of his career. Featuring electrifying live recordings from Juan-Les-Pins in 1962 and inspired New York studio sessions, this record intertwines lively jazz with infectious Latin rhythms, all enriched by Lalo Schifrin’s inventive arrangements.
This edition boasts the inclusion of two bonus tracks originally absent from the first LP release, offering a fresh perspective on Gillespie’s timeless sound. Whether it’s the joyous shuffle of “Here It Is” or the nimble bossa textures of “For the Gypsies,” On The French Riviera delivers instantly appealing, exuberant jazz that resonates decades after its original performance.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Jazz Images
- Genre: Jazz, Latin
- Release Date: 2017
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TRACKS
A1. No More Blues (Chega De Saudade)
A2. Long, Long Summer
A3. I Waited For You
A4. Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival)
B1. Desafinado
B2. Here It Is
B3. Pau De Arara
B4. For The Gypsies (Ole)
B5. One Note Samba
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