DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STARS

BLUE NOTE / MAY 23-25

Many players come together to pay tribute to the jazz master’s many contributions to jazz, including bop, jive, Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin jazz, bossa nova and more. In addition to being a virtuoso trumpeter, prolific composer, and innovative arranger, Dizzy was a jazz educator to musicians who played with him, especially providing insights on how his approach to rhythm shaped the mood of his music. The band for this show was assembled by Dizzy’s long-time bassist, John Lee, joined by trumpeter Charlie Porter, saxophonist Erena Terakubo, Brazilian pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus, drummer and fellow Dizzy alum Tommy Campbell, along with percussionist Roger Squitero. Expect to hear a wide variety of songs and styles from throughout Dizzy’s long career.—KD