Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70
“Dizzy Gillespie Live in Belgium 1958 & Live in Denmark 1970”
Synopsis
Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gilespie features two historic concerts from one of the founding fathers of bebop. Filmed 12 years apart, the 1958 concert features Dizzy working eloquently within the small combo structure of a quintet including such influential musicians as sax player Sonny Stitt and bassist Ray Brown. The second show focuses on a completely different side of Dizzy, fronting the legendary Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band. With a 16-piece big band to conduct, including two drummers, his Latin influences are revealed on "Con Alma" and "Manteca."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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What is Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70 about?
Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gilespie features two historic concerts from one of the founding fathers of bebop. Filmed 12 years apart, the 1958 concert features Dizzy working eloquently within the small combo structure of a quintet including such influential musicians as sax player Sonny Stitt and bassist Ray Brown. The second show focuses on a completely different side of Dizzy, fronting the legendary Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band. With a 16-piece big band to conduct, including two drummers, his Latin influences are revealed on "Con Alma" and "Manteca."
Who directed Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70?
Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70?
The principal cast of Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70 includes Dizzy Gillespie.
When was Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70 released and how long is it?
Jazz Icons: Dizzy Gillespie Live in '58 & '70 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.