my first rehearsal with Dizzy Gillespie.. 

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

Ed is a treasure. Heard him with Diz. Always a pleasure to listen to, playing or talking!

Love it!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Thanks for sharing your story.

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.

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