World Statesman is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, recorded in 1956 and released on the Norgran label.

[1] The album was reissued as part of the 2CD compilation Birks Works: The Verve Big Band Sessions.

[2] The AllMusic review states: "This set introduced the new Dizzy Gillespie big band which was making headlines for the acclaim it received (and for the excitement it caused) during its State Department-sponsored world tours... this brilliant (and historic) orchestra really shows a great deal of spirit, power and creativity.

"[3] All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated Side One: Side Two: