Oop-Pop-A-Da
Oop-Pop-A-Da is an album by the Moe Koffman Quintet featuring trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie recorded in 1988 and released on the Soundwing label.[1]
| Oop-Pop-A-Da | ||||
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| Studio album by Moe Koffman Quintet featuring Dizzy Gillespie | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 61:27 | |||
| Label | Soundwing SW 2108 | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review stated "Diz's trumpet playing was clearly past its prime by 1988, but his scat singing on "Oop-Pop-A-Da" is quite virtuosic and outstanding, easily the high point of this little-known set".[2]
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Track listing
All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated
- "Oop-Pop-A-Da" (Babs Gonzales) - 10:15
- "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) - 5:13
- "Fried Banana" (Moe Koffman) - 4:40
- "Elie's Dream" (Koffman) - 4:54
- "No Siesta Ees Fiesta" (Koffman) - 4:32
- "A Night in Tunisia" (Gillespie, Felix Paparelli) - 11:08
- "Fun" (Bernie Senensky) - 6:03
- "Groovin' High" - 8:20
- "Jade Eyes" (Senesky) - 6:22
Personnel
- Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet, vocals
- Moe Koffman - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
- Ed Bickert - guitar
- Bernie Senensky - keyboards
- Kieran Overs - bass
- Barry Elmes - drums
References
- Moe Koffman discography accessed April 19, 2012
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 19, 2012
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