Dizzy Gillespie - Sittin' In (2005)

This album captures Dizzy Gillespie in a dynamic and historically rich jazz setting, bringing together an exceptional lineup of legendary musicians from different branches of the jazz tradition. Gillespie’s trumpet playing remains at the center, delivering both fiery bebop phrasing and lyrical sensitivity throughout the performance. The inclusion of saxophone giants Stan Getz, Paul Gonsalves, and Coleman Hawkins creates a rare and powerful multi-generational dialogue, where each musician contributes a distinct tonal and improvisational identity. The program combines Gillespie’s classic “Dizzy Atmosphere” with extended ballad medleys that weave together well-known standards into continuous, expressive suites. Wynton Kelly’s piano provides elegant harmonic support, while Wendell Marshall and J.C. Heard form a steady, swinging rhythm section that keeps the ensemble tightly grounded. The result is a recording that balances structured arrangements with spontaneous improvisation, highlighting both individual brilliance and collective synergy in a classic bop context.

Tracklist:
1. Dizzy Atmosphere
2. Ballad Medley
- I'm Thru With Love
- Without A Word Of Warning
- Sweet Lorraine
- Love Walked In
- September Song
3. Ballad Medley
- On The Alamo
- Stompin' At The Savoy
- This Time The Dream's On Me
- Time After Time
- Gone With The Wind
4. The Way You Look Tonight

Personnel :
Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet
Stan Getz, Paul Gonsalves, Coleman Hawkins - tenor saxophone
Wynton Kelly - piano
Wendell Marshall - bass
J.C. Heard - drums