my first rehearsal with Dizzy Gillespie..

a clip made for a paquito d'rivera Facebook show..

[@AndrewJanusson]

Surprised this doesn't have more views. Thanks for sharing!

[@robturknett6729]

This was so great to randomly stumble upon following a comment from Tim Lerch’s channel. Wonderful story. Happy holidays!

[@C2Cats]

Great story, now down the rabbit hole of performances of your time with his band. Cheers

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Love it!

[@KSETONMTL]

Ed, I could listen to you tell these stories over and over for days and years... love it!!

[@pifrei3272]

Wow so nice to hear how you talk about those guys. I think I'd shit in my pants at that audition...

[@axelfischbacherguitar]

cool to hear this story. after more than 30 years some one had mercy and uploaded the 1981 Dizzy gig at Berkin Jazzdays. i love this so much. had it on mc for years and unfortunately lost at some point. listening back to it now is great great GREAT------------and i figure how important it was as an influence towards everything😀😀🙂 i did as a musician ( guitar player ) since then.

[@clifflisette]

I'm always happy to hear you Ed. First time I see this video after 2 years it's been on.

[@jeremyroper3800]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@nocomment2468]

Very cool to hear about your experiences! Thank you for sharing! Music is a gift that gives lifelong friendships. I'm just next door, in the classical music world, but that aspect is the same.

[@djekse]

Thanks, also tell us what is like playing with George Benson.

[@OmarFlores348540]

Great story. 10 years is a long time. I tried buying your cd but itunes requires a monthly membership.