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
Studio album by
Moe Koffman Quintet featuring Dizzy Gillespie
Released1988
Recorded1988
GenreJazz
Length61:27
LabelSoundwing
SW 2108
Dizzy Gillespie chronology
Endlessly
(1988)		 Oop-Pop-A-Da
(1988)		 Live at the Royal Festival Hall
(1989)

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated

  1. "Oop-Pop-A-Da" (Babs Gonzales) - 10:15
  2. "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) - 5:13
  3. "Fried Banana" (Moe Koffman) - 4:40
  4. "Elie's Dream" (Koffman) - 4:54
  5. "No Siesta Ees Fiesta" (Koffman) - 4:32
  6. "A Night in Tunisia" (Gillespie, Felix Paparelli) - 11:08
  7. "Fun" (Bernie Senensky) - 6:03
  8. "Groovin' High" - 8:20
  9. "Jade Eyes" (Senesky) - 6:22

Personnel

References
  1. Moe Koffman discography accessed April 19, 2012
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 19, 2012


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