Dizzy Gillespie: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Trumpet Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Master

by Dizzy Gillespie (Artist)

(Signature Licks Trumpet). Learn the trademark riffs and licks of one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time through this book/CD pack featuring instruction, commentary and audio examples. Songs examined include: Anthropology * Con Alma * Dizzy Atmosphere * Groovin' High * Jersey Bounce * Manteca * A Night in Tunisia * Salt Peanuts * Shawnuff * Stella by Starlight * Tour De Force * Woodyn' You.

40 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

About the author

John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer. In the 1940s Gillespie, with Charlie Parker, became a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz.