Alyn Shipton presents a six-part tribute to the American trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie , who died in January. 5: The Trumpet King
During the fifties, Dizzy was not only a regular member of the Jazz at the Philharmonic tours with pianist Oscar Peterson and trumpeter Roy Eldridge - he also led his own big band and small groups. Bass player Bob Cunningham recalls working with Dizzy as a member of his Quintet in the early sixties touring band.
Producer Derek Drescher