The album 'The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie' was recorded on February 9, 1959 in New York, produced by Norman Granz for Verve Records. The title reflects Dizzy Gillespie's energetic and cheerful personality, as he leads a sextet on this recording.
The lineup includes notable musicians such as Junior Mance on piano, Les Spann on guitar, Sam Jones on bass, and Lex Humphries on drums. The album is characterized by a focus on hard bop and swing, with arrangements highlighting Gillespie's virtuosity on the trumpet.
This record was one of several Gillespie recorded for Verve in the late 1950s, solidifying his reputation as a great jazz innovator. Critics have praised its cohesion and the interaction among the musicians, though it did not achieve the commercial success of some of the trumpeter's other works.