One Night in Washington

One Night in Washington is a live album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and The Orchestra recorded in 1955 and released on the Elektra/Musician label in 1983.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "Gillespie obviously steals the show" and awarded the album 4 stars.

Track listing

1. "The Afro Suite: Manteca/Contrasta/Jungla/Rhumba Finale" (Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo, Gil Fuller/Gillespie, Chico O'Farrill/Gillespie, O'Farrill/Gillespie, O'Farrill) – 16:47
2. "Hob Nail Boogie" (Buster Harding, Count Basie) – 7:56
3. "Wild Bill's Boogie" (Harding, Basie) – 6:25
4. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) – 5:15
5. "Tin Tin Deo" (Gillespie, Pozo) – 6:26
6. "Up 'N' Downs" (Tom McKay) – 6:14

Personnel

• Dizzy Gillespie – trumpet, vocals
• Al Porcino, Bob Carey, Bunny Aldhizer, Chas Frankhauser, Ed Leddy, Marky Markowitz – trumpet
• Earl Swope, Dick Leith, Rob Swope – trombone
• Mike Goldberg – alto saxophone
• Angelo Tompros, Jim Parker, Spencer Sinatra – tenor saxophone
• Joel Davie – baritone saxophone
• Larry Eanet – piano
• Ed Dimond – piano, percussion
• Mert Oliver, Tom McKay – bass
• Joe Timer – drums, musical director
• Bovino, George Caldwell – congas
• Buddy Rowell – timbales

References