GIANTS OF JAZZ / LIVE IN BOBLINGEN 1971 (1CDR)

Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet
Kai Winding - trombone
Sonny Stitt - alto and tenor saxophone
Thelonious Monk - piano
Al McKibbon - bass
Art Blakey - drums

1. Blue 'N' Boogie
2. 'Round Midnight
3. Tour De Force
4. Woody 'n You

The BMM label—which gained immense popularity among fans by focusing on jazz and blues—is now featured in the "Necromancer" series, a collection of budget-priced, officially licensed reissues of rare titles.

This release captures a performance from November 7, 1971, in Böblingen, sourced from a high-quality stereo FM radio broadcast. The group, known as "Giants of Jazz," lives up to its name with a lineup that includes Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Thelonious Monk, and Art Blakey—a veritable gathering of jazz titans. Given this star-studded roster, it is no surprise that the group generated significant buzz; indeed, some performances from this period have even seen official release. The material presented here consists of performances that did not appear on those official releases. Because this ensemble was only active for a short time, these recordings are exceptionally rare—an essential listen for any fan.