With his puffed-out, blowfish-like cheeks and incredible showmanship, Dizzy Gillespie was a true icon of jazz. The legendary trumpeter is filmed here at a 1981 performance in Montreal, Canada. Gillespie dazzles the audience as only he can, playing his trumpet while be-bopping, dancing, and strutting across the stage. Included are performances of "Dizzy's Blues" and "A Night in Tunisia."

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Distributor Notes: One of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time, Dizzy Gillespie dazzled the world with his talent as one of the pioneers of be-bop and Latin jazz, but with his puffed-out cheeks, bent trumpet and quick wit, he also was a great showman. Here he demonstrates his dazzling style as he bops, scats, croons and dances his way through a collection of his music, including "The Truth," "A Night in Tunisia" and "Dizzy's Blues." Dizzy Gillespie (Trumpet, Vocals), Ed Cherry (Guitar), Michael Howell (Bass), Thomas Campbell (Drums).

Source: Image Entertainment, Inc.

Dizzy Gillespie: Jazz Trumpeter