he helped create "bebop"
During the 40's & 50's you had the bebop era, with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis, just to name of few.
Where? At Minton's in Harlem, under the guiding hands of a group of African American geniuses - Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk at the fore front. It developed in after hours jam sessions from musicians who were all experts in 'swing' but wanted to create something new that would distinguish them from other players.
Dizzy Gillespie Jam was created on 1977-07-14.
Lorraine Wills- Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917.
bepop
No, Dizzy Gillespie did not do drugs. He cut strings with Charlie "Bird" Parker and Miles Davis because they were both on drugs. Dizzy was all about business and took his "job" very seriously up until the day he died.
Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet Charlie Parker - Alto Sax Milt Jackson - Vibraphone Al Haig - Piano Ray Brown - Bass Stan Levey - Drums
Just about all of the bebop artists worked with Dizzy at one time or another. Some of the important ones include Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and Charlie Parker.
Along with Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane, Miles is one of jazz music's important icons.
During the 40's & 50's you had the bebop era, with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis, just to name of few.
The cast of Dizzy Gillespie - 1965 includes: Dizzy Gillespie as himself
Where? At Minton's in Harlem, under the guiding hands of a group of African American geniuses - Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk at the fore front. It developed in after hours jam sessions from musicians who were all experts in 'swing' but wanted to create something new that would distinguish them from other players.
Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917.
Dizzy Gillespie at Newport was created on 1957-07-06.
Dizzy Gillespie Jam was created on 1977-07-14.
Dizzy Gillespie died on January 6, 1993 at the age of 75.