In November 1954, “Norgran” label released “Afro”, the eleventh Dizzy Gillespie album. It was recorded May – June 1954, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Dizzy Gillespie – trumpet
- George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson – alto saxophone
- Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson – tenor saxophone
- Danny Bank – baritone saxophone
- Leon Comegys, J. J. Johnson, George Matthews – trombone
- Gilbert Valdez – flute
- Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal – trumpet
- Réne Hernandez, Wade Legge – piano
- Lou Hackney, Roberto Rodríguez – bass
- Charlie Persip – drums
- Cándido Camero – congas, percussion
- Mongo Santamaria – congas
- José Mangual – bongos
- Ubaldo Nieto – timbales
- Ralph Miranda – percussion
- Chico O’Farrill – arrangements
Track listing:
- Manteca Theme – Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo
- Contraste – Dizzy Gillespie, Chico O’Farrill, Chano Pozo
- Jungla – Dizzy Gillespie, Chico O’Farrill, Chano Pozo
- Rhumba Finale – Dizzy Gillespie, Chico O’Farrill, Chano Pozo
- A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
- Con Alma – Dizzy Gillespie
- Caravan – Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol
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