Dizzie Gillespie was born today in 1917. He would have been 93. Gillespie is known as a major figure in the history of modern jazz. He was a singer, composer, band leader, and is also recognized as one of the greatest trumpet players in the history of jazz. Gillespie has been called the "Ambassador of Jazz." Enjoy this clip of Dizzy showing off his trumpet skills and make sure you try to learn more about this jazz great.
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