Dizzy Gillespie - Gillespie Concert 1950 N1

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Review by Jack Fowler

Gillespie Concert 1950 N1: A Jazz Time Capsule That Still Swings Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Gillespie Concert 1950 N1, a jazz gem from Dizzy Gillespie that somehow landed in Italy in 1975. Yeah, you read that right—this record feels like it teleported across time and space to slap some swing into your ears. Released under the label Super Oscar (which sounds more like a wrestling championship than a music imprint), this album is pure fire for anyone who digs bebop with a side of chaos. Let’s talk tracks, shall we? First off, there’s “Good Bait.” This tune grabs you by the collar and says, “Hey, pay attention!” It’s got that classic Gillespie vibe—trumpet lines zigzagging all over the place like they’re late for an appointment but still wanna look cool. The rhythm section locks in so tight it could hold its own against a bank vault. What sticks out here isn’t just the technical wizardry; it’s how effortlessly fun it feels. You can practically hear Dizzy grinning through his horn. If this track doesn’t make you tap your feet or at least nod along awkwardly, check your pulse—you might be part robot. Then there’s “Perdido,” which is basically jazz shorthand for “let’s get lost in some serious groove.” Man, this one is smooth. The melody flows like honey dripping off a spoon—sticky sweet but never cloying. Every note seems to have been polished till it gleams. And those solos? Oh man, they’re like little fireworks going off in your brain. One second you’re chillin’, the next you’re wide awake thinking, “Wait, did he really just do THAT?” Spoiler alert: yes, he did. Now, about the other two tracks—“The Champ” and “Tin Tim Daed”—they’re solid too, don’t get me wrong. But let’s be real, after hearing “Good Bait” and “Perdido,” everything else kinda fades into the background like elevator music. Not bad elevator music, mind you, but still… What makes this album special isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to these recordings feels like eavesdropping on a secret jam session where everyone involved decided to throw caution to the wind and just go for broke. There’s no pretense here, no trying too hard to sound clever. Just raw, unfiltered joy poured straight into your speakers. So yeah, Gillespie Concert 1950 N1 might not change your life, but it’ll definitely brighten your day. And isn’t that what great jazz is supposed to do? Make you forget whatever crappy thing you were stressing about five minutes ago and remind you that life’s better when you’re movin’ to the beat. Oh, and P.S., if you ever meet someone who claims they don’t like jazz, hand them this album. If they don’t crack a smile within ten seconds of hitting play, well… maybe they’re not human. Or maybe they just need coffee. Either way, problem solved.

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Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
Album: Gillespie Concert 1950 N1
Rating: 2.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tin Tim Daed
Good Bait
Perdido
The Champ

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Catalog Numbers

SPO 534

Labels

Super Oscar

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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Notes

"Tin Tim Daed" is actually "Tin Tin Deo"

About Dizzy Gillespie

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American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise". (born October 21, 1917, Cheraw, South Carolina, USA; died January 6, 1993, Englewood, New Jersey, USA) Together with he was the predominant figure in the development of bebop (bop), which laid the foundation for modern jazz. He taught and influenced many other musicians, including trumpeters , , , , , and . He was also one of the key founders of Afro-Cuban (or Latin) jazz, adding 's conga to his orchestra in 1947, and utilizing complex poly-rhythms early on. Career Highlights: Awarded New Star Award from Esquire Magazine (1944) Performs at first integrated concert in public school, Cheraw, SC (1959) First jazz musician appointed by US department of State to undertake cultural mission (1972) Awarded Handel Medallion from the City of New York (1972) Received Paul Robeson Award from Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies (1972) Performs at White House for President Carter and the Shah of Iran (1977) Performs "Salt Peanuts" with President Carter at White House Jazz Concert (1978) Inducted into Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1982) Received Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (1989) Received National Medal of Arts from President Bush (1989) Received Duke Ellington Award from the society og Composers, Authors, and Publishers (1989) Awarded Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1989) Received Kennedy Center Honors Award (1990) Received fourteen honorary degrees, including Ph.D. Rutgers University (1972), Ph.D. Chicago Conservatory of Music (1978) Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording

Real Name

    • John Birks Gillespie

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Aliases

  • B. Bopstein
  • John Birks
  • Gabriel
  • Hen Gates
  • John Kildare

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Dizzy Gillespie's album *Gillespie Concert 1950 N1* wasn’t actually released until 1975—over two decades after the recordings were made. It came out in Italy on the Super Oscar label. The tracks, like "Good Bait" and "Perdido," capture the raw energy of his legendary live performances. Jazz fans had to wait years to officially hear these gems. Pretty wild, right?