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Additional authors

1. Barron, Kenny.
2. Collins, Rudy.
3. Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993.
4. Moody, James, 1936-
5. Blank, Les.
6. Vidor, Michael.
7. White, Chris, 1936-2014.
8. Kenton, Stan.
9. Flower Films (Firm)

Description

1. 1 film reel (23 min.) : sd. b&w; 16 mm.

Summary

1. Focuses on the trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie, who, along with Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and others, sparked the change from jazz into "bop" in the 40's. Dizzy talks about his beginnings, his viewpoints and theories regarding jazz. Footage includes Dizzy performing in various clubs with his quintet: James Moody, saxophone and flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums. Also included is rare footage of Gillespie and Stan Kenton rehearsing the Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra for the February 1, 1965 concert.

Subject

1. Documentary films
2. Trumpet players > United States > Biography
3. Jazz musicians > United States > Biography
4. Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993

Call number

1. Sc Visual VRA-263

Note

1. Originally released as a motion picture in 1965.

Credits (note)

1. Producer, Michael Vidor ; photography and editing, Les Blank.

Title

1. Dizzy Gillespie [motion picture] / a film by Les Blank.

Imprint

1. El Cerrito, CA : Flower Films & Video, 1965.

Credits

1. Producer, Michael Vidor ; photography and editing, Les Blank.

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1. Request Access to Schomburg Moving Images and Recorded Sound

Added author

1. Barron, Kenny. Performer
2. Collins, Rudy. Performer
3. Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993. Performer. Interviewee
4. Moody, James, 1936- Performer
5. Blank, Les. Photographer
6. Vidor, Michael. Producer
7. White, Chris, 1936-2014. Performer
8. Kenton, Stan. Performer
9. Flower Films (Firm)

Research call number

1. Sc Visual VRA-263 Service copy
2. Sc Visual MPB-200