Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

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Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes.

It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet Dizzy  Gillespie (Trumpet)

Leo Wright (Alto Saxophone, Flute)

Lalo Schifrin (Piano)

Bob Cunningham (Bass)

Chuck Lampkin (Drums)

"Norm's Norm"

"Blues After Dark"

"Lorraine"

"Tocatta from Gillespiana"

The Best Episodes of Jazz Casual Season 1

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#1 - Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The Best Episodes of Jazz Casual Season 1

Seasons5

Episode Rankings

#1 - Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Season 1 Ratings Summary