Audio CD review:
Stan Getz with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only

Stan Getz with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only

Band: Stan Getz with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt Title: For Musicians Only Rating: Release Date: 25 October, 1990 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Bebop 2: Dark Eyes 3: Wee (Allen's Alley) 4: Lover Come Back To Me 5: Dark Eyes

Editoral Review As if to drive the point home, composers such as trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie crafted certain tunes to function as musical obstacle courses, which quickly separated the men from boys--without mercy. The modern jazz revolution which came to be known as bebop was distinguished by a level of melodic-harmonic complexity and rhythmic brinkmanship which required the most elevated levels of instrumental virtuosity imaginable. Such is the premise on For Musicians Only, save that with a driving rhythm section keyed by bassist supreme Ray Brown, and saxophone masters Stan Getz and Sonny Stitt on board as the other horns, there is no shortage of musical fiber. Brisk tempos and challenging chord changes are the order of the day, with Gillespie's anthemic "Bebop" setting a daunting standard. The trumpeter is in peak form here and on a riveting "Lover Come Back to Me," articulating breathtaking runs and high-wire rhythmic variations with all the fluidity of a saxophone, but with a tart, crackling tone all his own. Stitt, as is wont, plays with incredible speed and rhythmic articulation, and anyone who visualizes Getz as no more than the arbiter of cool tenor, should take note of this sheep in wolf's clothing's relentless melodic intensity on "Wee (Allen's Alley). " --Chip Stern .. You can see a complete list of all Stan Getz with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt discography, or go back to the Stan Getz with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt tabs