The Winter in Lisbon

The Winter in Lisbon is a soundtrack album for the European film of the same name directed by José A. Zorrilla composed and performed by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie in 1990 and released on the Milan label. The album represents the final studio recordings by the trumpet legend.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "as with most soundtracks, the music sounds incomplete without the picture". The Guardian review stated "it's a full-on jazz album, with Gillespie fronting a fine band... A fine way to remember a few more of a jazz giant's final choruses".

Track listing

All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated

"Opening Theme" – 3:28
"San Sebastian" – 5:55
"Lucretia's Theme" – 3:38
"Magic Summer" – 5:26
"Isthmus" – 8:12
"Magic Summer" – 2:30
"Lisbon" – 6:09
"Magic Summer" – 4:59
"Burma" – 8:08
"Bill's Song" – 2:17
"Final Theme" – 5:48

Personnel

Dizzy Gillespie – trumpet
Leola Jiles – vocals
Mario Rivera – flute, soprano saxophone
Danilo Pérez – piano
George Mraz – bass
Grady Tate – - drums
Richard Spencer – viola
Bob Carlisle – French horn
Sandra Billingslea – violin
Akua Dixon – cello