Dizzy Gillespie Sextet
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (pronounced /ɡɨˈlɛspi/; October 21, 1917 – Jan… Read Full Bio ↴John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (pronounced /ɡɨˈlɛspi/; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise".[1]
Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. He taught and influenced many other musicians, including trumpeters Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown, Arturo Sandoval, Lee Morgan, Jon Faddis[2] and Chuck Mangione.[3]
Arguably Gillespie is remembered, by both critics and fans alike, as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time. [4]
Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. He taught and influenced many other musicians, including trumpeters Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown, Arturo Sandoval, Lee Morgan, Jon Faddis[2] and Chuck Mangione.[3]
Arguably Gillespie is remembered, by both critics and fans alike, as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time. [4]
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Dizzy Gillespie Sextet Lyrics
All the Things You Are You are the promised kiss of springtime That makes the lonel…
Caravan Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst'ry…
I Can't Get Started I've flown around the world in a plane I've settled revolut…
Nice Work If You Can Get It The man who only lives for making money Lives a life…
Oh Lady Be Good Listen to my tale of woe, It's terribly sad but…
Oh! Lady Be Good Listen to my tale of woe, It's terribly sad but…
On the Sunny Side of the Street Walked with no one and talked with no one And I…