Album · 1970
The Real Thing
- Released
- 1970
- Label
- Perception Records
- Catalogue no.
- PLP 2
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 37:59
- Country
- US
“The Real Thing” is an album by Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1970 on Perception Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 37:59. Jazz standards on the record include “Summertime”. The line-up features Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet, producer), Mike Longo (piano), David Lee (drums (drum set)), George Davis (guitar) and James Moody (tenor saxophone).
Who played on The Real Thing
- Dizzy Gillespie trumpet, producer all tracks
- Mike Longo piano all tracks
- David Lee drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
- George Davis guitar on 5 tracks
- James Moody tenor saxophone on 5 tracks
- Phil Upchurch electric bass guitar on 5 tracks
- Eric Gale guitar family, guitar on 3 tracks
- Otis Finch drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Paul West bass guitar on 3 tracks
- Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Chuck Rainey electric bass guitar on 1 track
- Nate Edmonds organ on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 N'Bani 4:06
- A2 Matrix — Mike Longo 4:04
- A3 Alligator 5:06
- A4 Closer 3:12
- A5 Soul Kiss 4:07
- B1 High on a Cloud 3:21
- B2 Summertime standard — George Gershwin 3:47
- B3 Let Me Outta Here 5:14
- B4 Ding-A-Ling 5:02
More albums by Dizzy Gillespie
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Real Thing?
The line-up of The Real Thing includes Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet, producer), Mike Longo (piano), David Lee (drums (drum set)), George Davis (guitar), James Moody (tenor saxophone), Phil Upchurch (electric bass guitar), Eric Gale (guitar family, guitar) and Otis Finch (drums (drum set)).
Which label released The Real Thing?
The Real Thing was released in 1970 on Perception Records (PLP 2).
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