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Oop-Pop-A-Da
Studio album by Moe Koffman Quintet featuring Dizzy Gillespie
Released	1988
Recorded	1988
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:27
Label	Soundwing SW 2108
Dizzy Gillespie chronology
Endlessly (1988) Oop-Pop-A-Da (1988) Live at the Royal Festival Hall (1989)

Oop-Pop-A-Da is an album by the Moe Koffman Quintet featuring trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie recorded in 1988 and released on the Soundwing label.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "Diz's trumpet playing was clearly past its prime by 1988, but his scat singing on "Oop-Pop-A-Da" is quite virtuosic and outstanding, easily the high point of this little-known set".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated

1. "Oop-Pop-A-Da" (Babs Gonzales) – 10:15
2. "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:13
3. "Fried Banana" (Moe Koffman) – 4:40
4. "Elie's Dream" (Koffman) – 4:54
5. "No Siesta Ees Fiesta" (Koffman) – 4:32
6. "A Night in Tunisia" (Gillespie, Felix Paparelli) – 11:08
7. "Fun" (Bernie Senensky) – 6:03
8. "Groovin' High" – 8:20
9. "Jade Eyes" (Senesky) – 6:22

Personnel

• Dizzy Gillespie – trumpet, vocals
• Moe Koffman – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Ed Bickert – guitar
• Bernie Senensky – keyboards
• Kieran Overs – bass
• Barry Elmes – drums

References

1. Moe Koffman discography accessed April 19, 2012
2. ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 19, 2012

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