The Origins and Implications of Bebop of Dizzy Gillespie.
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Dizzy Gillespie (1) Trumpeter, composer, bandleader Influenced by (2)Roy Eldridge (3) and Louis Armstrong Already a Musical Force at 19 (4) Inspired, and Inspired by, Charlie Parker (5) Bebop Born on 52nd Street (6) Quintet Revolutionized Jazz (7) 1953 Triumph in Toronto (8) Selected writings (9).
Dizzy Gillespie. Print; Events. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina 1917. Began playing the piano 1921. Began playing the trumpet and trombone 1930. Heard Roy Eldridge playing the trumpet on the radio 1930. This was the event that caused Gillespie to dream of becoming a jazz musician. Won a music scholarship to the Laurinburg Institute in North Carolina 1933. Joined Earl Hines' big band in Chicago.
Dizzy Gillespie - Discography UK: 29 Records: . Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy Gillespie With Strings A1: On The Alamo A2: What Is There To Say B1: Lullaby Of The Leaves B2: These Are The Things I Love: Vogue UK: EPV 1049: 1955: EP: 0: Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra Gene Norman Presents Dizzy Gillespie In Concert A1: Emanon A2: Good Bait B1: Monteca: Vogue UK: EPV 1078: 1955: EP: 0: Dizzy.
Dizzy Gillespie was an American jazz musician who rose to fame during the 1940s. He was born as John Birks Gillespie in 1917 to James and Lottie Gillespie. As the youngest of seven children, Dizzy spent a lot of his time playing around with other kids. He was a fast learner, eventually skipping two grades in school and taking classes alongside his older brother. Dizzy discovered music early in.
Dizzy Gillespie was a Jazz trumpeter, composer, occasional singer and a bandleader. Gillespie has been acknowledged as one of the most influential and talented jazz trumpeters and composers that ever lived, if not the best (Ake 37). He was an improviser and trumpet prodigy who builds on the Roy Eldridge virtuoso style, in tandem with adding several layers of vocal complexity that were.
JOHN BIRKS GILLESPIE “DIZZY ” Solographer: Jan Evensmo, assisted by James Accardi Last update: Sept. 29, 2017. 2 Born: Cheraw, South Carolina, Oct. 21, 1917 Died: Englewood, NJ., Jan. 6, 1993 Introduction: Should not be necessary, really! Dizzy Gillespie was the creator of bebop and modern jazz trumpet and one of the most colourful and charismatic personalities in jazz history. The.