''Endlessly'' is an album by the American trumpeter

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, released in 1988. Gillespie supported the album with a North American tour. ''Endlessly'' peaked in the top ten of ''Billboards Jazz Albums chart.

Production

The album was produced by T. Brooks Shepard.

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medley.

Critical reception

'' The Washington Post'' considered the album "for light pop and diehard Dizzy fans only," writing that "the mood is more sentimental than moving." The '' Los Angeles Times'' wrote that Gillespie "plays exceptionally well." The '' Orlando Sentinel'' deemed ''Endlessly'' "an understated, comfortable, pop-oriented album," stating that "Gillespie's music is sweet enough these days without the extra serving of synthesized syrup." '' The San Diego Union-Tribune'' opined that "Gillespie especially has a strong feel for Latin idioms, and his playing is not only respectful of other musical traditions, it is highly complementary." The ''

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'' said that "the music is formula pop, the production is studio sterile and the playing is both uninspired and tentative."

Track listing

References

{{authority control Dizzy Gillespie albums 1988 albums Impulse! Records albums