Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band: Dizzy's Business (4 stars out of 5): A solid, sizzling tribute to Dizzy Gillespie. From: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) | Date: September 22, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Orlando Sentinel. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Jim Abbott

Sep. 22--The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band evolved out of the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All Stars, and there's still a formidable assortment of musicians with direct ties to the iconic be-bop trumpeter and bandleader.

Dizzy's Business, recorded in 2005 during a week's worth of shows at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild concert hall in Pittsburgh, is a solid tribute album. There's a sense that the songs have been given a contemporary touch, bu...

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