3 Quotes & Sayings By Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie, born in West Virginia, was born on September 23, 1917. He is one of the most famous trumpet players of all time. He was also a musician, bandleader, composer and record producer. He led his own big band from 1945 to 1956 with many famous musicians such as Charlie Parker, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Ray Nance, John Coltrane, Max Roach, Clifford Brown, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. Dizzy Gillespie’s instrument was the trumpet. His style of music was called bebop jazz Read more

Dizzy Gillespie is one of the most known musicians in history. His parents were William Gillespie and Bertha Franklyn. According to the 1930 census they lived with their 3-year-old daughter Doris in a home at 1706 Rochambeau Avenue in Brooklyn New York. Dizzy Gillespie was born there on September 23rd 1918. Dizzy Gillespie’s first album “Flying Home” was released by Columbia Records on March 2nd 1944.

There were 11 tracks on the album including “Flying Home”. The tracks were recorded live at the Club DeLisa in Harlem New York on December 3rd 1943.

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I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. Dizzy Gillespie