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2009-06-22
In celebration of Dizzy Gillespie's big band legacy, former Dizzy alums John Lee (bass) and Slide Hampton (trombone) got together to form the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band. They updated the sound by bringing in new blood such as Antonio Hart (flute)and Roberta Gambarini (vocals) to perform Gillespie's compositions. Modern day trumpeter, Roy Hargrove, is also here, not only to blow his horn, (He's featured on "I Can't Get Started".) but also to blow his own pipes on vocals for the title track. There is other fine trumpeting here from Claudio Roditi as well on "Birk's Works". Rebecca Ruth
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
PAT METHENY
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
THE RICK HOLLAND-EVAN DOBBINS LITTLE BIG BAND
Trilby
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Dragon
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