Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo - Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo

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Review by Dave Bishop

Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo: A Jazz Bop Masterpiece That Still Swings Let’s cut to the chase—this album is fire. Released in 1954, Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo isn’t just another jazz record; it’s a smokin’ hot celebration of bop with enough Afro-Cuban spice to make your ears do the cha-cha. Led by none other than Dizzy “The Trumpet Wizard” Gillespie and featuring percussion maestro Chano Pozo, this thing hits like a double espresso on an empty stomach. First off, let’s talk about "Manteca." If you’re unfamiliar, stop what you’re doing right now and go listen to it. Seriously. I’ll wait. Okay, back? Good. This track is basically the blueprint for Latin jazz fusion. It starts with Pozo laying down some hypnotic bongo rhythms that feel like they’ve been smuggled straight outta Havana. Then BAM—Dizzy’s trumpet comes screaming in like he’s late for rehearsal but still owns the room. The call-and-response between horns and rhythm section? Chef’s kiss. You don’t forget "Manteca"—it’s sticky (pun intended) and unforgettable. Then there’s "Good Bait," which sounds like the musical equivalent of walking into a dimly lit club where everyone’s wearing shades indoors. Cecil Payne’s saxophone work here is so smooth it could sell cologne. Paired with James Moody’s soulful touch, this track feels like a lazy Sunday afternoon turned into a jam session. Every note drips with swagger, and Teddy Steward’s drumming keeps things tight without ever stealing the spotlight. It's one of those songs that makes you want to grab a fedora and pretend you're in a noir film. The rest of the album ain’t slouching either. Tracks like "One Bass Hit" showcase Nelson Boyd’s bass skills—he doesn’t just play notes; he tells stories. Meanwhile, Ernie Henry’s vocals sneak up on you when you least expect them, adding texture to the mix. Even the liner notes by Gene Norman are worth reading if only for his unapologetic enthusiasm for the project. What really stands out is how this record bridges worlds. On one side, you’ve got bebop’s lightning-fast complexity. On the other, Chano Pozo brings raw, earthy rhythms that feel primal yet sophisticated. Together? Pure magic. It’s no wonder this album found fans across the UK and France—it’s universal in its appeal while staying uniquely itself. So yeah, Gene Norman Presents… might not have the flashiest cover art (props to John Brandt for trying), but man, does it deliver where it counts. Listening to it today feels like eavesdropping on a conversation between legends who knew they were making history but didn’t care because they were having too much fun. Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and demand proof we’re worth saving, I’m handing over this album. Either they’ll dig it, or they’ll leave us alone figuring humans are too weird to bother with. Either way, win-win.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Stay On It
Manteca
Emanon
One Bass Hit
Good Bait
Ool-Ya-Koo

Video

Dizzy Gillespie And His Big Band: Manteca, versión grabada en el Auditorio Cívico de Pasadena
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo (1948)

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Catalog Numbers

  • L.D.E. 076, L.D.E.076
  • L.D.E. 076
  • JSLP.50011

Labels

  • Vogue Records, Gene Norman Presents
  • Vogue Records
  • Gene Norman Presents, Disques Vogue

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • 10"
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyVogue Records Limited

Credits

RoleCredit
BassNelson Boyd
BongosChano Pozo
CoverJohn Brandt
DrumsTeddy Steward
Liner NotesGene Norman
PianoJames Fareman
SaxophoneCecil Payne, James Moody, Joe Gayles, John Brown
VocalsErnie Henry
TromboneAndy Duryea, Jess Tarrant, Wm. Sheppard
TrumpetDave Brown, Elmon Wright, Willie Cook
LeaderDizzy Gillespie

Notes

  • "Gene Norman Presents"
  • "Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra in concert"/"GNP 109" on labels
  • Made in England.
  • White label with blue printings
  • States GNP 109 under the catalogue number on side 1 and GNP 110 on side 2
  • Production Vogue
  • made in France
  • French introduction text on two collumns without any picture on back cover

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): GNP. 109
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): GNP. 110
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched (C stamped)): GNP-LP-109 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched (B stamped)): GNP-LP-110 B
  • Matrix / Runout: GNP 109
  • Matrix / Runout: GNP 110

About Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo

Name Vars

  • Dizzi Gillespie And His Orchestra
  • Dizzie Gillespie & His Orchestra
  • Dizzie Gillespie & Orchestra
  • Dizzie Gillespie And His Orchestra
  • Dizzie Gillespie Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillepie E Sua Orquestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie & Orch.
  • Dizzy Gillespie Et Son Orchestre
  • Dizzy Gillespie Y Su Orquesta
  • Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie & his Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie And His Orch.
  • Dizzy Gillespie And His Original Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie And Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie Band
  • Dizzy Gillespie Big Band
  • Dizzy Gillespie E La Sua Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie E Sua Orquestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie Et Sa Orchestre
  • Dizzy Gillespie Et Son Orchestre
  • Dizzy Gillespie Og Hans Ork.
  • Dizzy Gillespie Og Hans Orkester
  • Dizzy Gillespie Orch.
  • Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie Orkester
  • Dizzy Gillespie Orquesta
  • Dizzy Gillespie Und Sein Orchester
  • Dizzy Gillespie With Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie Y Su Grupo
  • Dizzy Gillespie Y Su Orquesta
  • Dizzy Gillespie Y Su Orquestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie's Orchestra
  • Dizzy Gillespie's Orkester
  • Ensemble
  • Members Of The Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra
  • Orchestra
  • Orkestar Dizzy Gillespie
  • The Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra

Members

  • Candido
  • Quincy Jones
  • Lalo Schifrin
  • Dizzy Gillespie
  • John Coltrane
  • James Moody
  • Hank Mobley
  • Sonny Stitt
  • Milt Jackson
  • Yusef Lateef
  • Benny Golson
  • Dave Burns
  • John Frosk
  • Clark Terry
  • Kenny Clarke
  • J.J. Johnson
  • Don Butterfield
  • Ray Brown
  • Phil Woods
  • Kenny Dorham
  • Lou Hackney
  • Joe Carroll
  • Don Byas
  • Oscar Pettiford
  • Clyde Hart
  • Al Haig
  • Danny Bank
  • Urbie Green
  • George Dorsey
  • Art Davis
  • Jimmy Heath
  • Shelly Manne
  • John Lewis
  • Gunther Schuller
  • Ernie Royal
  • Nelson Boyd
  • Julius Watkins
  • Paul Faulise
  • Joe Wilder
  • Britt Woodman
  • Jose Mangual
  • Frank Rehak
  • Charles Greenlee
  • Willie Rodriguez
  • Leo Wright
  • Al McKibbon
  • Joe Gordon
  • Charlie Persip
  • Ray Alonge
  • Matthew Gee
  • Jim Buffington
  • Rod Levitt
  • Hilton Jefferson
  • Specs Wright
  • Billy Mitchell
  • Trummy Young
  • Fats Navarro
  • Paul Gonsalves
  • Melba Liston
  • Jack Del Rio
  • Willie Cook
  • John Cook
  • Elmon Wright
  • Adrian Acea
  • Al Gibson
  • John Cochrane
  • Sam Hurt
  • Carlos Duchesne
  • Don Slaughter
  • Hernifan Majeed
  • Francisco Pozp
  • Jimmy Powell
  • J.C. Heard
  • Chano Pozo
  • Ted Kelly
  • Bill De Arango
  • Joe Gayles
  • Andy Duryea
  • Ernie Henry
  • John Collins
  • Raymond Orr
  • Vincent Guerra
  • John Brown
  • Matthew McKay
  • Teddy Stewart
  • Jesse \"Rip\" Tarrant
  • James Forman Jr.
  • Cecil Payne
  • Benny Bailey
  • Talib Daawud
  • Carl Warwick
  • Pee Wee Moore
  • John Smith
  • George Matthews
  • Walter Davis Jr.
  • George Devens
  • Johnny Acea
  • Morris Secon
  • Leo Parker
  • Jesse Powell
  • Bobby Rodriguez
  • Marty Flax
  • Benny Harris
  • Taswell Baird
  • Joe Harris
  • William Shepherd
  • Al Richmond
  • Chuck Lampkin
  • Ray Abrams
  • Leon Comegys
  • Bill Frazier
  • Stanley Webb
  • Chino Pozo
  • Gordon Thomas
  • Ermet Perry
  • Richard Berg
  • John Lynch
  • Warren Luckey
  • Howard Johnson
  • Alton Moore
  • George Nicholas

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo* is a hidden gem from 1954. It blends jazz and bop with Afro-Cuban rhythms, thanks to Chano Pozo's bongos. Tracks like "Manteca" are fiery and full of energy, showing how Dizzy Gillespie was a pioneer in mixing genres. Fun detail—this album came out in both the UK and France on Vogue Records, with cover art by John Brandt. It’s wild to think this music still feels fresh today!

Comments

gayathiri89
gayathiri89
2025-03-16
Thanks for uploading this; love Dizzy's big band!
simplesolutionsmum
simplesolutionsmum
2025-03-15
27:52 Chano Pozo Conga solo.
30:17 Chano Pozo voice (African call and response).