"In 1955 the difference between East and West Coast jazz was a hot topic. The title of this disc was a joke, considering all musicians involved were originally from the East Coast and did not play exclusively in the laid-back cool East Coast style. Getz was in California for filming purposes, where he picked up a week long gig at Zardi's in Hollywood. The band that greeted him featured a great rhythm section: Lou Levy (p), Leroy Vinnegar (b), and Shelly Manne (d), along with Conte Candoli (t). These musicians connected with Getz immediately, having crossed paths previously. Impressed with this lineup, he took them into the studio to record "West Coast Jazz". Generally unlike West Coast jazz of the time, the rapid group interplay with energized bop solos, still stand out particularly on "S-H-I-N-E" and Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia." Coupled with the album's original six tracks, this Verve Master Edition collects several previously released outtakes from these sessions." (Al Campbell, Allmusic)
"Four different American trumpeters sit in separately with a trio led by pianist Louis Van Dijk during sessions recorded between 1970 and 1975 for radio broadcast in Holland. Gillespie alternates between muted and open horn in a superb take of "Autumn Leaves" and introduces the trio to his spirited blues "Quickly Home," which is powered by the crisp brushwork of drummer John Engels. Thad Jones covers "Deep Purple" and "Yours Is My Heart Alone," two once popular but now faded numbers, beautifully interpreted by Jones and extends over ten minutes. During his 1972 session, Art Farmer is heard on flügelhorn, his instrument of choice at the time; Farmer's soft yet elegant takes of "A Sleeping Bee" and "Some Other Time" emphasize his lyrical playing. Conte Candoli, who recorded rather sporadically as a leader, lets sparks fly with a driving interpretation of "On Green Dolphin Street" and a swinging take of the old chestnut "S'posin'," showing the influence of Gillespie. Recommended." (Ken Dryden, Allmusic)
