It is such a pity that
Dizzy Gillespie Philips' LPs have yet to be reissued on CD, for the trumpeter (45 at the time of this recording) was at the peak of his powers in the early '60s. On such songs as "In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town," "Careless Love," "One Note Samba" and the "Theme from Black Orpheus,"
Gillespie and his expanded quintet (with guests
Bola Sete or
Elec Bacsik on guitar and
Charlie Ventura taking a memorable bass sax solo on "No More Blues-Part II") show a great deal of spirit and creativity.
Leo Wright (on alto and flute) and pianist
Lalo Schifrin are also in fine form throughout this gem. ~ Scott Yanow