The Greatest Trumpet of Them All

The Greatest Trumpet of Them All is a 1959 album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie featuring Benny Golson, recorded in 1957 and released on the Verve label.

Reception

The AllMusic review states: "For many other jazz musicians this would be a 'good' or even 'fine' effort, but Dizzy Gillespie has recorded too much classic music for this disappointment to rate very high."

Track listing

All songs composed by Gigi Gryce, except as noted.

Side A

1. "Blues After Dark" (Benny Golson) – 6:29
2. "Sea Breeze" (Larry Douglas, Fred Norman and Rommie Beardon) – 3:17
3. "Out of the Past" (Benny Golson) – 5:32
4. "Shabozz" – 6:00

Side B

1. "Reminiscing" – 4:50
2. "A Night at Tony's" – 5:11
3. "Smoke Signals" – 5:04
4. "Just by Myself" (Benny Golson) – 4:47

Personnel

• Dizzy Gillespie – trumpet
• Henry Coker – trombone
• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone, arranger
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone, arranger
• Pee Wee Moore – baritone saxophone
• Ray Bryant – piano
• Tommy Bryant – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums

References