Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Featuring Chano Pozo is a masterpiece album that showcases the superb talent of two jazz legends. The album is a compilation of tracks that were recorded during the 1940s and 1950s when Gillespie and Pozo were at the peak of their careers.
The album features some of the most iconic jazz tracks of all time, including "Manteca," "Tin Tin Deo," and "Cubano Be, Cubano Bop." The album is a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and bebop jazz, which results in a unique and electrifying sound.
The album's production quality is excellent, and the musicianship is top-notch. Gillespie's trumpet playing is exceptional, and Pozo's conga playing adds a new dimension to the music. The other musicians in the orchestra also shine, with their solos adding depth and complexity to the tracks.
30:17 Chano Pozo voice (African call and response).