Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie was an influential American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, known for his role in the development of bebop and modern jazz. He was actively engaged in cultural diplomacy during the Cold War, with performances that sometimes served as fronts for U.S. government interests abroad.
Born on Oct 21, 1917 (108 years old)
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Ireland:
Dizzy Gillespie is one of the legends of music who has played at the Cork Jazz Festival.
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United Kingdom:
Dizzy Gillespie is celebrated for his soulful trumpet playing, particularly in the song Con Alma.
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Monaco:
Dizzy Gillespie is celebrated as a legendary figure in jazz, referenced by Romain Leleu.
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Canada:
Dizzy Gillespie was a significant influence on Chuck Mangione's early career as a bebop jazz musician.
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Monaco:
Dizzy Gillespie is among the notable musicians who have received the Polar Music Prize.
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Switzerland:
Dizzy Gillespie was impressed by Lalo Schifrin's performance and invited him to follow him to America.
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Luxembourg:
Dizzy Gillespie was a jazz musician who significantly influenced Lalo Schifrin's career.
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Canada:
The long list of luminaries he performed and recorded with includes Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and George Benson.
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Israel:
The significant teacher in Schifrin's life was Dizzy Gillespie, one of the most important jazz creators of all time.
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Argentina:
Dizzy Gillespie was a musician whom Lalo Schifrin admired and composed a suite for.
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