Dizzy Gillespie Big Band 6/6/1956 “The Champ“ Charlie Persip Drum Solo, Walter Davis Jr, Phil Woods

Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet, vocals Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Ermit V. Perry, Carl Warwick - trumpet Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehak - trombone Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods - alto Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins - tenor Marty Flax - baritone Walter Davis Jr. - piano Nelson Boyd - bass Charlie Persip - drums Recorded in New York City, 6/6/1956. You can find me on Facebook at: My original Gene Krupa site is at: Any monetary donations would be appreciated. Due to the progression of a muscle disease (Spinal Muscle Atrophy), I have to live in a nursing facility. Contributions will assist in acquiring any software, hardware, and additional channel material. I make no money from my YouTube videos. Any donations can be sent to: