John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (/ ɡ ɪ ˈ l ɛ s p i / gil-ESP-ee; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. [2] He was a …

Gillespie (/ ɡɪˈlɛspi / ghil-ESP-ee) is both a masculine given name and a surname in the English language. Variants include Gillaspie and Gillispie. The given name is an Anglicised form of the …

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Jun 5, 2025 · Dizzy Gillespie (born October 21, 1917, Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S.—died January 6, 1993, Englewood, New Jersey) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and …

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What does the name Gillespie mean? The age-old Pictish-Scottish family name Gillespie is derived from the Gaelic name Gilleasbuig, which means the bishop's servant. The Gaelic word …

Apr 2, 2014 · A jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie played with Charlie Parker and developed the music known as "bebop." His best-known compositions include "Oop Bob Sh' Bam," "Salt...

1 day ago · Gillespie’s proposed cabinet was pure jazz royalty: Duke Ellington as Secretary of State, Miles Davis as CIA Director, and Malcolm X as Attorney General. With his signature wit, …

Jan 6, 1993 · John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie's effect on jazz cannot be overstated: his trumpet playing influenced every player who came after him, his compositions have become part of the …

Jan 5, 2018 · John Birks Gillespie, who passed away 25 years ago this month, he pioneered a number of jazz subgenres and became internationally famous for his legendary ability on the …