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A series of three programs offers a glimpse into the artistic life of Dizzy Gillespie, the famous Baha'i Jazz trumpet player. Mike Longo, Marvin Holiday and Jay Core, close associates who played with Dizzy over a period of 30 years, share their memories of Dizzy's Baha'i life. Also included in the programs are excerpts of Dizzy's compositions.
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Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Ambassador (1) - 28'30"
A glimpse into the artistic life of Dizzy Gillespie, the famous Baha'i jazz trumpet player. This first in a series of programs includes an interview with Mike Lungo, a long-time friend of Dizzy Gillespie who played with him over a period of 26 years. Mr. Lungo shares his memories of Dizzy's Baha'i life. Also included are excerpts of Dizzy's music.
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Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Ambassador (2) - 28'30"
A glimpse into the artistic life of Dizzy Gillespie, the famous Baha'i jazz trumpet player. This second in a series of programs includes an interview with Jay Core, a long-time friend of Dizzy Gillespie who played with him for a long period of time. Mr. Core shares his memories of Dizzy's Baha'i life. Also included are excerpts of Dizzy's music.
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Dizzy
Gillespie - Jazz Ambassador (3) - 28'30"
A glimpse into the artistic life of Dizzy Gillespie, the famous Baha'i jazz trumpet player. This third in a series of programs includes an interview with Marvin D. Holiday, a long-time friend of Dizzy Gillespie who played with him for a number of years. Mr. Holiday shares his memories of Dizzy's Baha'i life. Also included are excerpts of Dizzy's music.
These three programs are available on two tapes, along with a program on Jack Lenz, Baha'i Musician. These two tapes are available for $15 + shipping and handling. To order, e-mail the Association for Baha'i Studies at UNB: unb_abs@hotmail.com, or write the LSA of Fredericton at: PO Box 443, Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Z9. For more information, visit the ABS at UNB's web site at: www.unb.ca/web/clubs/abs