In its entirety,the two sets that made up the memorable and unrepeatable evening in 1953 when a Toronto,Canada,Jazz society invited what they considered the five greatest jazzmen of the day to appear together.Aside from the single fact that the trio selections were performed first,this is exactly what took place in concert at Massey Hall.
The Musicians:
On Compact-Disc One:
Charlie Parker-alto sax
Dizzy Gillespie-trumpet
Bud powell-piano
Max Roach-drums
Charles Mingus-bass
On Compact-Disc Two:
Bud powell-piano
Charles Mingus-bass
Max Roach-drums