Dizzy Reece
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: January 5, 1931 in Kingston, Jamaica
Biography
Dizzy Reece (born Alphonso Son Reece in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1931) is a hard bop trumpeter. After schooling at Alpha Boys School he moved to London in 1948, led the British bebop scene, and then settled in New York, recording 'Blues in Trinity', 'Star Bright' and 'Soundin' Off' for #Blue Note Records# between 1958 and 1960 He remains a revered figure among hard bop trumpeters on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Dizzy Reece Discography
- Blues in Trinity (1958) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- Soundin' Off (1960) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Star Bright (1960) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Asia Minor (1962) - Album - rated 3.61/5