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 (107 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
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Dizzy Gillespie was sent to Syria in 1956 as part of a covert CIA operation.
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