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"(...) One of the bands that came to Athens from New York was a jazz orchestra, which consisted of black music under the direction of trumpeter and conductor of the orchestra Dizzy Gillespie. Arranger and pianist of the orchestra was young then and later famous jazz composer Quincy Jones.
Given three concerts in the theater "REX", which naturally attended Manos became acquainted with the musicians. Because the calls for these concerts based on protocol, the Gillespie was not very happy with the audience of the concert and asked to offer a concert exclusively for students with free admission. movie theaters in tucson az That night was pantzourlismos. The students flooded the theater, young people hanging from the gallery, applauding and cheering Gillespie. When he finished the concert rushed to the scene, Gillespie lifted hands and lowered movie theaters in tucson az until Omonia. The next day in the afternoon we had a meeting with Achilles mommy to Zappiou radio studios for interviews with Gillespie and Jones for his show'' The theater at the microphone.'' Had come together movie theaters in tucson az and Manos and when they finished the interviews, it was too late, Manos suggested to go somewhere to eat, and decided to go STOU Tsitsani under the Jujube. Explain to friends who were Tsitsanis started.
Tsitsanis received us with joy and nobility, where Manos recommend to our American musicians and referred to their music. Foreigners as much raved about the music and the songs you would hear Tsitsani and Papaioannou, so sometime Tsitsanis asked Gillespie and Jones to play something together. Uploaded on stage both. The former Quincy Jones sat at the piano, the Gillespie played the trumpet and Tsitsanis bouzouki, creating an incredible jam session unique. Still regret not had with us a portable tape recorder to record this so unusual music that came out of improvisations. We sat in the morning (...) "
At times, the American government sent jazz musicians in various countries as cultural ambassadors in order to improve movie theaters in tucson az its relations with these states. In 1956 had planned a tour with Dizzy in Africa. In May of that year the Greek people took to the streets of Athens, complaining about the attitude of America in Cyprus so extraordinary and included Athens as starting point of the tour in question. Meanwhile the then media wondered why the U.S. government sends jazz bands rather movie theaters in tucson az than military.
This album is pure bebop with the characteristic sound of the '50s. Reflects and refers to this prestigious movie theaters in tucson az Dizzy's visit to our country and released a year later in 1957. This is a rare album - diamond and has a special vintage for us Greeks.
Unfortunately beyond Dizzy and Quincy Jones did not know the rest of the cast. If anyone of you know, let's send us an e - mail ...
No, it's cd rip of Japanese release: Japanese Limited movie theaters in tucson az edition remastered version of Dizzy in Greece (originally released on Verve in 1957). Universal. 2005. To release you want to buy has been exhausted. Not in trade but you never know. Maybe find a second - hand. Reply Delete
New and second hand here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0009V1FRM/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&condition=all List Price $ 42.99 Used from $ 53.66 (have stayed 2 more) New from $ 63.99 (having stayed 1 more) And I'm sure there other sites. The price, however, has been rising. Who knows, maybe after a few years be worth a small fortune ... Reply Delete
5 pounds: also Reply Delete
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_in_Greece Here is the information for the rest mousikous.Xechorizoun some names, such as Chano Pozo.Yparchoun several reports of jazz music in Greece, such as eg the piece of Cannonball Aderley-Zorba the Greek (without of course carries something Greek orchestration). Socrates Delete Reply
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