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

"Blues After Dark" – 6:29
"Sea Breeze" – 3:17
"Out of the Past" – 5:32
"Shabozz" – 6:00

Side B

"Reminiscing" – 4:50
"A Night at Tony's" – 5:11
"Smoke Signals" – 5:04
"Just by Myself" – 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