World Statesman | ||||
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Studio album by Dizzy Gillespie | ||||
Released | 1956 | |||
Recorded | May 18 & 19 and June 6, 1956 New York City |
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Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 40:09 | |||
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Norgran MGN 1084 |
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Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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World Statesman is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie recorded in 1956 and released on the Norgran label. The album was reissued as part of the 2CD compilation Birks Works: The Verve Big Band Sessions.
The Allmusic review states "This set introduced the new Dizzy Gillespie big band which was making headlines for the acclaim it received (and for the excitement it caused) during its State Department-sponsored world tours... this brilliant (and historic) orchestra really shows a great deal of spirit, power and creativity".
All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated
Side One:
Side Two: