The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
Dizzy Gillespie · 1995
129 min · 43 tracks · bebop · Afro-Cuban jazz
A vibrant blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation showcasing Gillespie's innovative trumpet artistry.
The Complete RCA Victor Recordings is an album by Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1995. A vibrant blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation showcasing Gillespie's innovative trumpet artistry. The album is significant as it brings together a comprehensive collection of Gillespie’s RCA Victor recordings, highlighting his influence on both jazz and Latin music. It serves as an essential archive that has been praised for its historical value, showcasing tracks that not only charted but also defined genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Complete RCA Victor Recordings sound like?
A vibrant blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop improvisation showcasing Gillespie's innovative trumpet artistry. Rooted in bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz.
What makes The Complete RCA Victor Recordings by Dizzy Gillespie notable?
The album is significant as it brings together a comprehensive collection of Gillespie’s RCA Victor recordings, highlighting his influence on both jazz and Latin music. It serves as an essential archive that has been praised for its historical value, showcasing tracks that not only charted but also defined genres. Released in 1995, this compilation encapsulates the core of Dizzy Gillespie's career during his tenure with RCA Victor in the late 1940s and early 1950s. At this point, Gillespie had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz, known for his contributions to bebop and his role in popularizing Afro-Cuban music.
How many songs are on The Complete RCA Victor Recordings?
The Complete RCA Victor Recordings has 43 tracks, running approximately 129 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Manteca Standout 3:08
- 2 Anthropology (take 2) Standout 2:55
- 3 King Porter Stomp 3:06
- 4 Yours and Mine 2:44
- 5 Blue Rhythm Fantasy 2:44
- 6 Hot Mallets 2:19
- 7 52nd Street Theme (take 1) 3:16
- 8 52nd Street Theme (take 2) 3:08
- 9 Night in Tunisia (take 1) Standout 3:09
- 10 Night in Tunisia (incomplete take) 2:06
- 11 Ol' Man Rebop 2:46
- 12 Anthropology (take 1) 2:39
- 13 Ow! 2:58
- 14 Oop-Pop-A-Da 3:15
- 15 Two Bass Hit 2:48
- 16 Stay on It 3:15
- 17 Algo Bueno (Woody 'n You) 3:00
- 18 Cool Breeze 2:50
- 19 Cubana Be 2:43
- 20 Cubana Bop 3:19
- 21 Ool-Ya-Koo 2:54
- 22 Minor Walk 2:44
Disc 2
- 1 Good Bait 2:48
- 2 Guarachi Guaro 3:14
- 3 Duff Capers 3:12
- 4 Lover, Come Back to Me 3:34
- 5 I'm Be Boppin' Too (take 1) 2:20
- 6 Swedish Suite 2:58
- 7 St. Louis Blues 3:09
- 8 I Should Care 3:05
- 9 That Old Black Magic 2:42
- 10 You Go to My Head 3:03
- 11 Jump Did-Le Ba 2:30
- 12 Dizzier and Dizzier 3:08
- 13 I'm Be Boppin' Too (take 2) 2:24
- 14 Hey Pete! Let's Eat More Meat 3:03
- 15 Jumpin' With Symphony Sid 3:05
- 16 If Love Is Trouble 3:45
- 17 In the Land of Oo-Bla-Dee 2:38
- 18 Overtime (shorter take) 3:08
- 19 Overtime (longer take) 4:33
- 20 Victory Ball (shorter take) 2:42
- 21 Victory Ball (longer take) 4:12
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
129 min 20 sec
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