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Dizzy Gillespie discusses the art of jazz ; part 1

Dizzy Gillespie discusses the art of jazz ; part 1

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast · Ben Welsh

March 30, 202110m 34s

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Show Notes

First broadcast on March 30, 1961. Part 1 of this program begins with Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from the book "Giants of Jazz" , which describes Dizzy Gillespie's early life. Gillespie discusses the following: the state of jazz; his fellow musicians; jazz contributors; jazz fundamentals; and his tours abroad. Gillespie's "Groovin' High" is played towards the end of this part of the program.