The New Continent


The New Continent is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band featuring performances arranged and composed by Lalo Schifrin and conducted by Benny Carter. It was produced by Quincy Jones in 1962 and released on the Limelight label.

Release history

The CD reissue also included An Electrifying Evening with the [Dizzy Gillespie Quintet].

Track listing

All compositions by Lalo Schifrin except as indicated
  1. "The Empire" - 5:48
  2. "The Conquerors" - 7:32
  3. "The Legend of Atlantis" - 7:43
  4. "The Chains" - 9:10
  5. "The Swords" - 4:06
  6. "Chorale" - 5:48
  7. "Kush" – 11:01 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Salt Peanuts" – 7:08 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "A Night in Tunisia" – 6:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "The Mooche" – 11:43 Bonus track on CD reissue