Dizzy Gillespie & Friends - Concert Of The Century: A Tribute to Charlie Parker

180-gram gatefold 2LP of a rare 1980 live recording

Six of the greatest jazz legends in their prime

Featuring James Moody, Milt Jackson, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, and Philly Joe Jones

In 1980 on a cold November night in Montreal, two iconic landmarks of jazz history were channeled by a group of immortal musicians under the leadership of the incomparable Dizzy Gillespie for a thrilling concert titled "Concert of the Century - A Tribute to Charlie Parker." Along with Parker, Dizzy was a key participant in both of those events: the legendary Jazz at Massey Hall concert and the unforgettable Jazz at the Philharmonic (JATP) celebrations.

For this concert, the peerless trumpeter helmed a spectacular sextet featuring his musical cohort of many years, tenor-man and flautist James Moody, the father of the modern jazz vibraphone Milt Jackson, and the impeccable rhythm section of Hank Jones, Ray Brown and Philly Joe Jones on piano, bass and drums respectively.

 

Side A

1. Blue ‘n’ Boogie

2. If I Should Lose You

Side B

1. Darben the Redd Foxx

2. Time On My Hands

Side C

1. Get Happy

2. The Shadow of Your Smile

Side D

1. Bass Solo/Manhã de Carnaval/Work Song

featuring Ray Brown

2. Stardust

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