The purpose of this listening assignment is to compare two different versions of the song “A Night in Tunisia” by Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey. At first listen to both versions, these songs have very different sounds. I think you would expect that, when Dizzy plays the trumpet and Art plays the drums. I need to say that I am not a great music analyzer, especially jazz. However, I will do my best to compare the two versions.
Dizzy Gillespie’s version, obviously showcased him on trumpet, but there was also, piano, percussion, bongos, bass, congas, and flute. The style is bepop jazz with a Latin rhythm throughout. You can hear that Latin style mostly from the drums. Dizzy’s energy while playing solo is mostly mellow, but also loud at
Dizzy Gillespie’s version, obviously showcased him on trumpet, but there was also, piano, percussion, bongos, bass, congas, and flute. The style is bepop jazz with a Latin rhythm throughout. You can hear that Latin style mostly from the drums. Dizzy’s energy while playing solo is mostly mellow, but also loud at