Gillespie, Dizzy

Dizzy Gillespie: An Amazing Solo from 1944

Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) is certainly one of the most famous jazz artists.

May 19 •

From Tap Dance to "Salt Peanuts" to Armstrong's Daughter

On occasion I’ve asked you to follow me as I investigate a complicated matter that leads from one thing to another, “down the rabbit hole,” as they say.

May 10 •

Bebop: The Controversy, Part 2: Complex Forms and Trying to Hear The Changes (+ Bonus)

(Paying Subscribers, at the bottom you’ll find the rare version of “Groovin’ High” by Gillespie with young Dexter Gordon.)

Apr 16 •

Earl Hines: His Unrecorded Band, by Leif Bo Petersen, 3 of 3 (+Bonus)

[Lewis notes: In the first two essays of this series, Petersen shared a tremendous amount of new information about this legendary band, with photos and…

Feb 29 •

Earl Hines: His Unrecorded Band with Parker and Gillespie, by Leif Bo Petersen,2: A Destroyed Recording! (+Bonus)

(From Lewis: In the first essay, Petersen took the Hines band through the Fall of 1942.

Feb 15 •

Earl Hines: His Unrecorded Band with Parker and Gillespie, by Leif Bo Petersen,1 (+Bonus)

Guest Essay by Leif Bo Petersen

Dec 10, 2023 •

Every Film of Charlie Parker, 10A: Bonuses for Paying Subscribers

Dear Paying Subscribers,

Sep 2, 2023 •

Every Film of Charlie Parker, 10; The TV Host Did Not Insult Bird (But It Was Typical of the Era)

(Paying Subscribers, I have two unique audio supplements for you.

Sep 2, 2023 •

Every Film Clip of Charlie Parker, 9; For Bird's Birthday, The Most Complete Copy of "Hot House" Film!

Last time we looked at some details of the famous Bird and Diz “Hot House” TV performance, which was discovered by the late jazz film collector David…

Aug 29, 2023 •

Every Film Clip of Charlie Parker,8: Bird and Diz 1952, Background Info +Bonus

(Paying Subscribers, enjoy a complete historic and relevant magazine, below.)

Aug 24, 2023 •

Bebop: The Controversy, Part 1: Complex Arrangements (+ Bonus)

(Paying Subscribers, at the bottom you will enjoy two recordings of “Salt Peanuts,” one from a rare Bird broadcast, and one done by “chipmunk” voices…

Aug 7, 2023 •

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