Something Old, Something New (1963)

About this title: Reissued on CD in 1998, this was one of Dizzy Gillespie's finest sessions of the 1960s. His quintet (which includes James Moody on tenor, flute and alto, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Chris White and drummer Rudy Collins) sounds quite inspired. The "Something Old" portion of the set is the main reason to acquire it, since it consists of rapid versions of "Bebop" and "Dizzy Atmosphere," a memorable rendition of "Good Bait" and a definitive medley of "I Can't Get Started" and "'Round Midnight." The "New" part of the release consists of four then-recent pieces (three by Tom McIntosh), best known ... read more

Tracks:

1. Bebop [Gillespie]
2. Good Bait [Dameron/Basie]
3. Medley: I Can't Get Started/Round Midnight [Duke/Gershwin/Monk/]
4. Dizzy Atmosphere [Gillespie]
5. November Afternoon [McIntosh]
6. This Lovely Feeling [Mardin/Guryan]
7. The Day After [McIntosh]
8. Cup Bearers [McIntosh]
9. Early Mornin' Blues [Gillespie]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.