Perceptions (Dizzy Gillespie album)
1961 studio album by Dizzy Gillespie
Perceptions J. J. Johnson . The piece was commissioned by Dizzy Gillespie and recorded in 1961 for the Verve label. The instrumentation of the orchestra is unusual in that no saxophones or woodwinds are used.[ 1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Often reminiscent of classical music, Johnson's writing allows plenty of room for Gillespie to improvise. The result is a rather unique set of music that is well worth searching for."[ 2]
Track listing
All compositions by J. J. Johnson
"The Sword of Orion" - 4:33
"Jubelo" - 6:37
"Blue Mist" - 6:52
"Fantasia" - 7:35
"Horn of Plenty" - 5:09
"Ballade" - 3:30[ 4]
Personnel
Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet soloist
Joe Wilder , Bernie Glow , Robert Nagel , Ernie Royal , Doc Severinsen , Nick Travis - trumpet Urbie Green , Jimmy Knepper - trombone Paul Faulise, Dick Hixson - bass trombone
Jim Buffington , John Barrows, Paul Ingraham, Robert Northern - French horn Harvey Phillips , William Stanley - tuba Gloria Agostini, Laura Newell - harp
George Duvivier - double bass Charlie Persip - drums Michael Colgrass - percussion
Gunther Schuller - conductor [ 4]
Production
References
Studio albums Live albums Compilation Soundtracks Compositions Books Related articles
Years indicated are for the recording(s), not first release
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