Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie was a jazz trumpeter known for his trademark puffed cheeks while playing the trumpet. He earned the nickname "Dizzy" due to his amusing antics onstage but his music is certainly not a laughing matter. Learn more interesting facts about Gillespie and watch a sample video performance.

Music Education in the News: For those of us who want to pursue a music degree but find it difficult to do so because of time constraints, financial difficulties or physical limitations, there is another option - online schools and/or correspondence courses. Check out this list of music schools offering courses online.

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