#1 · 1959
A distinguished session featuring Gillespie with Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt, blending hard bop and soul-jazz over four tracks.
4 tracksMono pressingVerve RecordsUS original available
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader born in 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina. He was a key figure in bebop and helped fuse Afro-Cuban rhythms into jazz during the 1940s–60s.
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About
Dizzy Gillespie, Bebop trumpet pioneer with Afro-Cuban jazz innovation in mid-20th century.
18 vinyl albums tracked including multi-pressings of 1957's At Newport and 1959's Sonny Side Up.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie developed a unique trumpet style noted for its upturned bell and virtuoso speed. Starting trumpet at age 12, he quickly rose in prominence, playing with ensembles such as Cab Calloway’s, Duke Ellington’s, and leading his own big bands. Gillespie worked closely with Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, shaping bebop at New York jazz clubs including Minton's Playhouse.
Notable for compositions like "A Night in Tunisia" and "Salt Peanuts," his catalog spans small combo sessions to big band recordings. From the late 1940s, Gillespie integrated Afro-Cuban influences via collaborations like "Manteca," which he co-wrote with Chano Pozo.
Discography
Dizzy Gillespie — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Limelight · 1965The New Continent
Studio
Philips · 1964Dizzy Goes Hollywood
Studio
Limelight · 1964Jambo Caribe
Studio
Philips · 1963Dizzy Gillespie + The Double Six Of Paris
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Philips · 1963New Wave!
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Philips · 1962Dizzy On The French Riviera
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Disques Vogue · 1962Pleyel 53
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Verve Records · 1961Perceptions
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Verve Records · 1960The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie
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Verve Records · 1959Sonny Side Up
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Verve Records · 1959The Greatest Trumpet Of Them All
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Verve Records · 1959Have Trumpet, Will Excite!
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Verve Records · 1958Duets
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Verve Records · 1958At Newport
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Verve Records · 1958Sittin' In
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Atlantic · 1958Dizzy At Home And Abroad
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Savoy Records · 1957The Dizzy Gillespie Story
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Royal Roost · 1957Concert In Paris
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Verve Records · 1957Dizzy In Greece
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Verve Records · 1957For Musicians Only
StudioVerve Records · 1957At Newport
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Regent · 1957School Days
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Esoteric · 1957Jazz Immortal - After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons
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Norgran Records · 1956World Statesman
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Birdland · 1956A Night At Carnegie Hall With Charlie Parker And Dizzy Gillespie
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Norgran Records · 1955Jazz Recital
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Norgran Records · 1955New Jazz Sounds
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Norgran Records · 1954Afro
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MGM Records · 1953Hot Vs. Cool (A Battle Of Jazz)
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Swing · 1953The Fabulous Pleyel Jazz Concert Vol. 1
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Dee Gee · 1952Dizzy Gillespie - Vol. 2
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Discovery Records · 1951Dizzy Gillespie Plays Johnny Richards Conducts
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Dial Records · 1951Red Norvo's Fabulous Jam Session
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Prestige · 1951Modern Jazz Trumpets
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Natural Organic · It Happened One Night - In Concert September 1947
Live
Pablo Records · The Dizzy Gillespie Big 7 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975
Studio
Timeless · Dizzy Gillespie Meets Phil Woods Quintet
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Hudson · Jazz
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Phoenix Records · Dizzy's Delight (The Big Bands)
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Telarc · To Diz, With Love (Live At The Blue Note)
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Dizzy Gillespie's career.
01
All the Things You Are
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02
A Night In Tunisia
At Newport · 1958
03
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Sonny Side Up · 1959
04
Manteca
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05
Groovin' High
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06
Salt Peanuts
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07
Desafinado
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08
Bang Bang
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The essentials
The 3 Dizzy Gillespie albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1957
Live album capturing Gillespie's band at the Newport Jazz Festival with a six-track set including "Dizzy's Blues" and "Manteca Theme."
6 tracksMono pressingVerve Records US originalMultiple international pressings
#3 · 2023
A contemporary compilation reflecting on Gillespie’s enduring influence across jazz and blues, released by Verycords.
CompilationJazz / Blues genreVERYCORDS label2023 release
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Sonny Side Up
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Min price 17 €Max price 31 €
Average price
20,21 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
859 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
At Newport
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Min price 3 €Max price 51 €
Average price
13,04 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
92 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
At Newport
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Min price 3 €Max price 51 €
Average price
12,02 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
246 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The New Continent
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Min price 6 €Max price 10 €
Average price
6,53 €
Only 22 copies for sale on Discogs
93 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jambo Caribe
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Min price 5 €Max price 17 €
Average price
11,40 €
Only 23 copies for sale on Discogs
123 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dizzy Goes Hollywood
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Min price 5 €Max price 26 €
Average price
14,78 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
13 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Dizzy Gillespie
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His trumpet bell's upward tilt and puffed cheeks became trademark features, reflecting his unique playing style and personality.— Dizzy Gillespie's distinctive style
01Recording
Sonny Side Up original US mono pressing on Verve
Sonny Side Up was originally released in the US in 1959 by Verve Records on LP in mono format, catalog number MG V-8262, with 4 tracks including 'On The Sunny Side Of The Street' and 'The Eternal Triangle'.
02Live Album
At Newport performances 1957 and 1958
Dizzy Gillespie’s 'At Newport' albums from 1957 (US Verve mono) and 1958 (Australia Verve mono) contain live sets recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, with tracks like 'Dizzy's Blues' and 'A Night In Tunisia'.
03Composition
"Manteca" fusion with Chano Pozo
Gillespie co-wrote 'Manteca' with Afro-Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo, pioneering Afro-Cuban jazz fusion that influenced Latin jazz in the late 1940s onward.
04European period
Big band activity in Paris 1952-53
In March 1952, Gillespie moved to France and led a big band in Paris, recording at prestigious venues such as Théâtre des Champs-Élysées before returning to the US in 1953.
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FAQ
FAQ: Dizzy Gillespie on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What style of jazz did Dizzy Gillespie develop?
Dizzy Gillespie was a leading figure in the development of bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz, blending fast tempos and complex harmonies with Latin rhythms.
Which Dizzy Gillespie album is highly sought after on vinyl?
'Sonny Side Up' (1959) is prized by collectors, noted for its mono US Verve pressing and featuring collaborations with Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt.
Are there original pressings of At Newport available for collectors?
Yes, original US mono pressings of 'At Newport' (1957) on Verve Records can still be found, alongside UK and Australian pressings from 1957-1958.
What label released many of Dizzy Gillespie's major vinyl albums?
Verve Records issued many studio and live albums, especially during the late 1950s, known for consistent quality pressings.
Did Dizzy Gillespie spend time recording or performing in Paris?
Yes, Gillespie lived and led a big band in Paris during 1952-53, recording live sessions at theaters including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
Where can I find Dizzy Gillespie's vinyl records in France?
French distributors like ACROBAT and BMG have reissued Gillespie’s works; collectors also seek out original pressings via European sellers.
What characterizes the sound of Gillespie’s trumpet playing?
His sound is identified by high-speed virtuosity, tonal precision, and his trumpet’s bell angled upwards, creating a distinctive timbre.
Are there colored vinyl editions of Dizzy Gillespie's albums?
Yes, some releases such as 'Bird And Diz + 2 Bonus Tracks' exist in colored vinyl editions, including solid red pressings from recent reissues.
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Sources & method
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026