Dizzy Gillespie
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Name:
Dizzy Gillespie
Wikipedia Summary:
Dizzy Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer who played a crucial role in the development of bebop and modern jazz. While primarily known for his Afro-Cuban jazz innovations, Gillespie occasionally explored other world music influences.
Born:
1917
Died:
1993