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Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band
Dizzy's Business

Album US 2005 on MCG Jazz label
Jazz (Bop, Afro-Cuban Jazz)

The Dizzy Gillespie™ All-Star Big Band under the direction of trombonist Slide Hampton with special guest trumpeter Roy Hargrove and featuring: James Moody – Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Vocals Jimmy Heath – Tenor Saxophone Frank Wess – Alto Saxophone, Flute Antonio Hart – Alto Saxophone, Flute Gary Smulyan – Baritone Saxophone Frank Greene – Lead Trumpet Greg Gisbert – Trumpet Randy Brecker – Trumpet Claudio Roditi – Trumpet, Percussion Jason Jackson – Lead Trombone Steve Davis – Trombone Jay Ashby – Trombone, Percussion Douglas Purviance – Bass Trombone Mulgrew Miller – Piano Marty Ashby – Guitar John Lee – Bass/ Executive Director Dennis Mackrel – Drums And introducing vocalist, Roberta Gambarini Recorded live at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Pittsburgh, PA, during a four-night stand in September-October 2005, Dizzy’s Business showcases the talents of 18 disciples from the Gillespie school – many of them musical luminaries in their own right – under the leadership of the great trombonist Slide Hampton. Included in the star-studded lineup are Jimmy Heath, James Moody, Frank Wess, Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, and Executive Director John Lee – all veterans who played with Dizzy at various times throughout the past five decades. Special guest trumpeter Roy Hargrove and the Italian-born vocal sensation Roberta Gambarini round out the ensemble. Hargrove lends his expert sound and riveting solos while Gambarini brings a remarkable range and gift for improvisation.

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