“Oopapada” – Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra (1947)

It’s Monday and we all need that jolt of joy that only bebop can deliver.

Here’s Dizzy Gillespie with Oopapada – an infectious number involving some creative vocalizing from his heyday in 1947. Had a beat copy of this one for years and finally found a nice upgrade for it.

Recorded in New York City on August 22, 1947.
Released as RCA Victor 20-2480.

Dizzy Gillespie – director, vocal
Kenny Hagood – vocal
Dave Burns, Matthew McKay, Ray Orr, Elmon Wright – trumpet
Taswell Baird, William Shepherd – trombone
John Brown, Howard Johnson – alto sax
Joe Gayles, James Moody – tenor sax
Cecil Payne – baritone sax
Milt Jackson – vibes
John Lewis – piano
John Collins – guitar
Ray Brown – bass
Joe Harris – drums