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  1. 29. Mai 2024 · A Night in Tunisia” is a quintessential composition by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Its origins remain somewhat of a mystery. However, many sources have claimed to have located its genesis in Gillespie’s time as a member of Benny Carter’s band in 1942.

  2. 19. Mai 2024 · Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) is certainly one of the most famous jazz artists. Yet it is rare to see anybody discussing and studying specific Gillespie solos. Until about 1945, he worked mostly as a sideperson in the bands of such leaders as Cab Calloway and Billy Eckstine, as you can see in this.

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  3. 28. Mai 2024 · Song of the Day: Dizzy Gillespie – “A Night In Tunisia”. Trumpeter John Birks Gillespie was born on this day (October 21) in Cheraw, South Carolina, in 1917. The world knows him as “Dizzy.”. Gillespie’s impact on jazz was monumental.

  4. Vor 3 Tagen · The performances are pretty concise, and one wishes that Gillespie and Byas had had opportunities to really stretch out and inspire each other. The final dozen selections mostly feature the trumpeter backed by a string orchestra with arrangements from Jo Boyer or Daniel White. The repertoire is comprised of swing tunes, but Dizzy's melodic statements are still pretty adventurous. Three of the ...

  5. 30. Mai 2024 · Dizzy Gillespie, born John Birks Gillespie, was a legendary figure in the world of jazz. Known for his virtuosic trumpet playing, unique style, and charismatic personality, Gillespie left an indelible mark on the genre and helped shape its evolution. With a career spanning over six decades, Gillespie’s contributions went beyond his ...

  6. 25. Mai 2024 · The live version of the song, recorded during “An Electrifying Evening with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet” in 1961, captures the energy of a live jazz performance. In the lyrics, the repeated phrase “Salt peanuts” acts as a rhythmic chant that adds to the infectious nature of the song.

  7. 29. Mai 2024 · Dizzy Gillespie artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music.