Perceptions (Dizzy Gillespie album)


Perceptions a 1961 album by American jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and was composed and arranged for trumpet soloist and large jazz orchestra by J. J. Johnson. The piece was commissioned by Dizzy Gillespie and recorded in 1961 for the Verve label. The instrumentation of the orchestra is unusual in that no saxophones or woodwinds are used.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Often reminiscent of classical music, Johnson's writing allows plenty of room for Gillespie to improvise. The result is a rather unique set of music that is well worth searching for."

Track listing

''All compositions by J. J. Johnson''

Side A

  1. "The Sword of Orion" – 4:33
  2. "Jubelo" – 6:37
  3. "Blue Mist" – 6:52

Side B

  1. "Fantasia" – 7:35
  2. "Horn of Plenty" – 5:09
  3. "Ballade" – 3:30

Personnel

Production