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Dizzy Gillespie

Title
Dizzy Gillespie [motion picture] / a film by Les Blank.
Publication
El Cerrito, CA : Flower Films & Video, 1965.

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Additional Authors
  • Barron, Kenny.
  • Collins, Rudy.
  • Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993.
  • Moody, James, 1936-
  • Blank, Les.
  • Vidor, Michael.
  • White, Chris, 1936-2014.
  • Kenton, Stan.
  • Flower Films (Firm)
Description
1 film reel (23 min.) : sd. b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
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.
Subjects
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1965.
Credits (note)
  • Producer, Michael Vidor ; photography and editing, Les Blank.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-263
OCLC
NYPG98-F87
Title
Dizzy Gillespie [motion picture] / a film by Les Blank.
Imprint
El Cerrito, CA : Flower Films & Video, 1965.
Credits
Producer, Michael Vidor ; photography and editing, Les Blank.
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Added Author
Barron, Kenny. Performer
Collins, Rudy. Performer
Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993. Performer. Interviewee
Moody, James, 1936- Performer
Blank, Les. Photographer
Vidor, Michael. Producer
White, Chris, 1936-2014. Performer
Kenton, Stan. Performer
Flower Films (Firm)
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-263 Service copy
Sc Visual MPB-200
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