'Gillespiana' is a five-movement suite composed by arranger and composer Lalo Schifrin, who worked closely with Dizzy Gillespie. It was recorded in 1960 and produced by Norman Granz for Verve Records.
The work combines elements of jazz with Latin American rhythms and melodies, reflecting Gillespie's fascination with Afro-Cuban music. Schifrin, then pianist in Gillespie's band, created an ambitious score integrating orchestral sections and improvised solos.
The album was critically acclaimed for its innovative fusion of jazz and contemporary classical music, and is considered a milestone in Gillespie's career. The 'Gillespiana' suite became one of the most representative works in his repertoire.