Lalo Schifrin: 'Gillespiana,' 1960 and 1996
On day No. 4 of "Suite Week," the original recording and the composer's update
Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie gave Lalo Schifrin his first big break. To show his love and appreciation, Lalo wrote Gillespie a suite in 1959 called Gillespiana. The six movements were first recorded by Gillespie and his 16-piece orchestra for Verve in November 1960. [Photo above of Dizzy Gillespie and Lalo Schifrin]
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