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“There are a lot of great players... a lot of great players around, but Louie Bellson is really something special.”

Quote by Dizzy Gillespie

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Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie, born on October 21, 1917, and died on January 6, 1993, was an outstanding jazz band leader. His musical career was full of innovation, profoundly influencing the development of jazz. more

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