Alphonso Son Reece, known professionally as Dizzy Reece, is a Jamaican-born hard bop jazz trumpeter who emerged on the music scene in the 1950s. He moved to Europe in 1948, spending time in Paris and Sweden before settling in London. Reece was an active figure in the British jazz scene and his talent soon caught the attention of the American jazz community. This led to his signing with Blue Note Records, a prestigiou
... MoreAlphonso Son Reece, known professionally as Dizzy Reece, is a Jamaican-born hard bop jazz trumpeter who emerged on the music scene in the 1950s. He moved to Europe in 1948, spending time in Paris and Sweden before settling in London. Reece was an active figure in the British jazz scene and his talent soon caught the attention of the American jazz community. This led to his signing with Blue Note Records, a prestigious American label known for its extensive catalog of jazz recordings.
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