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Dizzy Gillespie

Composer · born 21st October 1917

Date of birth
21 October
Birth year
1917
Lived
76
Zodiac
♎ Libra

About Dizzy Gillespie

Considered one of the greatest jazz trumpeters in history. He was instrumental in the evolution of bebop and modern jazz.

Dizzy Gillespie was born 21st October 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Their primary profession is listed as composer. They died in 1993. On 21 October, 623 people in our archive share this birthday.

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