Jazz At Massey Hall Toronto 15/05/1953

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On May 15, 1953, at Massey Hall in Toronto, five major figures of bebop came together for a unique appearance: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus and Max Roach. This legendary concert captures bebop at its peak, between architectural rigor and burning freedom. Parker and Gillespie display dazzling inventiveness, driven by a flexible and powerful rhythm section. Published alongside the 240-page book 'Jazz at Massey Hall', written by FranckMédioni, this album goes beyond a simple historical document: a snapshot with almost divine properties, it asserts a radical modernity. By bringing together these musical luminaries, it remains without question one of the greatest concerts in jazz history. --- Patrick Frémeaux ---.8-Page Booklet.