Legendary jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie passed away at age 75. A key figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz, Gillespie was known for his virtuosic technique, bent trumpet, and trademark puffed cheeks. His innovative fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms helped shape the sound of 20th-century jazz and expanded its global influence.
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