Alyn Shipton presents a six-part tribute to the American trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie , who died in January. 4: Concert Soloist
In the early 1950s, Gillespie worked occasionally with Charlie Parker , but for the most part he led his own groups. which included saxophonist John Coltrane and vibes player Milt Jackson. Then he became a leading light of Jazz at the Philharmonic.
Illinois Jacquet describes the formation of this touring band.
Producer Derek Drescher