Arturo Sandoval pays tribute to Dizzy Gillespie in a big way! His dedication to one of jazz\u2019s greatest innovators is the result of stellar collaborations with some of today\u2019s most in-demand musicians. All show their depth of gratitude on this 11-track masterwork that includes many of Gillespie\u2019s prized songs re-imagined with state-of-the-art technology. Sandoval invited several top notch musicians including Latin GRAMMY Producer of the Year Gregg Field who also performs as a guest drummer; the great vibraphonist Gary Burton, Yellowjackets\u2019 saxophonist Bob Mintzer, organist Joey DeFrancesco, clarinetist Eddie Daniels, actor Andy Garcia on percussion and vocalist Manolo Giminez. <\/p>\n
On the opening track, we hear Dizzy Gillespie\u2019s voice introducing a young Arturo Sandoval as \u201cone of the young grand masters of the trumpet\u201d during a live performance in the late 1980s. \u201cBebop\u201d follows dressed in a new arrangement by GRAMMY winner Gordon Goodwin. This classic from Gillespie\u2019s songbook is performed by the entire big band and it\u2019s a real gem. Goodwin also arranged \u201cSalt Peanuts!\u201d and gave it new fire. <\/p>\n
Other great songs include \u201cBirks Works\u201d arranged by Shelly Berg and features Plas Johnson on saxophone. Brand new is the classical string quartet arrangement of \u201cCon Alma\u201d by GRAMMY winner Nan Schwartz. The song is elegant, tasteful and even more beautiful. Overall, the entire recording is a first-rate tribute to Dizzy Gillespie by a first-rate trumpeter named Arturo Sandoval.<\/p>\n
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