DIZZIE GILLESPIE: biography

Dizzie Gillespie's story

Dizzie Gillespie: An international jazz musician who has constantly paid tribute to the Faith which has been a guiding light in his life. He taught many behop melodies to other musicians. He wrote out lines, riffs, interlude and sometimes often dictated what each instrument would play, even the rhythm section. He taught by giving examples of what could be done with the instrument at hand. He developed with the help of other musicians a special vocabulary. He is one great jazz artists of all time.

Dizzie Gillespie's trumpet & friends

“The Bahá'í Voice Presents”:
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“A series of three programs offers a glimpse into the artistic life of Dizzie Gillespie, the famous Bahá'í Jazz trumpet player. Mike Longo, Marvin Holiday and Jay Core, close associates who played with Dizzie over a period of 30 years, share their memories of Dizzie's Bahá'í life. Also included in the programs are excerpts of Dizzie's compositions.”

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