Oop-Pop-A-Da

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.

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)

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