

Happy Birthday John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie born on October 21, 1917. He was a music genius, Jazz trumpeter and bandleader.

In the 1940’s Gillespie with Charlie Parker, became a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. He taught and influenced many other musicians, including trumpeters Miles Davis, Jon Faddis, and Fats Navarro.
A Night In Tunisia (Live 1981) – Dizzy Gillespie







