"Manteca" is one of the earliest foundational tunes of Afro-Cuban jazz. Co-written by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Gil Fuller in 1947, it is among the most famous of Gillespie's recordings and is "one of the most important records ever made in the United States," according to Gary Giddins of the Village Voice. "Manteca" is the first tune rhythmically based on the clave to become a jazz standard. Celebrating #dizzygillespie with "Manteca" from 1959 | JazzCorner

Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca (1947)

"Manteca" is one of the earliest foundational tunes of Afro-Cuban jazz. Co-written by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Gil Fuller in 1947, it is among the most famous of Gillespie's recordings. "Manteca" is the first tune rhythmically based on the clave to become a jazz standard. Enjoy our version of "Manteca" from International Jazz Day 2017 All-Star Global Concert in Havana, Cuba as we celebrate #Dizzy's birthday (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993). | International Jazz Day