OJW's Hear & Now # 23

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Dizzy Gillespie

Please use your best sounding playback equipment and make a point to, as much as possible, just listen to the music and not simply let it be background music to other activities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Gillespie

Listening Tip: Dizzy Gillespie was always in search of new sounds to bring into his music. Notice the wide range of styles he uses throughout his career and make time to explore other tunes he has written.

Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie • "Groovin' High" written by Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie • "Con Alma" written by Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie • "A Night in Tunisia" written by Dizzy Gillespie

Overall how much do you like this recording of "Groovin' High"?

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Overall how much do you like this recording of "Con Alma"?

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Overall how much do you like this video of "A Night in Tunisia"?

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Dizzy Gillespie's musical career lasted over 50 years during which he helped changed the course of jazz. Thinking of the three audio/video links above how would you describe the evolution of his music?

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