Dizzy Gillespie, backed by Milton Jackson, Eddie Davis, Johnny Griffin, Tommy Flanagan, Niels-Henning, Ørsted Pedersen, and Mickey Roker.

Norman Granz is one of the most important non-musicians in the history of jazz and no one has made a greater contribution to the staging, recording and filming of jazz concerts. After digital video & sound remastering, this footage of performances from the prestigious "Montreux Jazz Festival" look and sound like never before. The series ensures part of his legacy lives on.

A bebop session staged by its creator Dizzy Gillespie, backed by his early mate Milton ''Bags'' Jackson on vibes and the famous rough duo tenorists Eddie ''Lockjaw'' Davis and Johnny Griffin with support from an incredible rhythm section with Tommy Flanagan, Niels-Henning, Ørsted Pedersen, and Mickey Roker. Seven masters of this music!

DIZZY GILLESPIE -Trumpet
MILT JACKSON - Vibes
EDDIE ''LOCKJAW'' DAVIS - Tenor saxophone
JOHNNY GRIFFIN - Tenor saxophone
TOMMY FLANAGAN - Piano
NIELS HENNING OERSTED PEDERSEN- Bass
MICKEY ROKER - Drums

Performing:

1. "LOVER, COME BACK TO ME" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) - 16:43
2. "I'LL REMEMBER APRIL" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) - 16:02
3. "WHAT'S NEW?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 12:13
4. "CHEROKEE" (Ray Noble) - 11:01

A concert produced by Norman Granz, presented by Jacques Muyal/ Laser Swing Productions
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