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Artist: John Lewis Title: WestCoast EastCoast Encounter

Details: includes the outstanding John Lewis albums : Grand Encounter÷ And The Modern Jazz Sextet÷ both recorded in 1956. The former in Los Angeles boasting a lineup of Jim Hall Bill Perkins Percy Heath And Chico Hamilton - with Lewis's inimitable arrangements. The latter session recorded in New York Features a legendary reunion between Lewis Sonny Stitt And Dizzy Gillespie who performed together in Dizzy's celebrated 1940s big band. The Modern Jazz Sextet÷ also includes the participation of Skeeter Best Percy Heath And Charlie Persip as well as original compositions by Dizzy Gillespie And Lewis's arrangements. Two essential albums.
Label: Gambit
This item was added to our catalog on Tuesday 23 September, 2008
Lewis, John - WestCoast EastCoast Encounter - CD
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