John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an influential American jazz trumpet player, composer, and vocalist. He was known for his virtuosity, improvisational skill, and for building on the techniques of Roy Eldridge while introducing harmonic complexity and rhythmic innovation. Gillespie was a leading figure in the bebop movement alongside Charlie Parker during the 1940s, and his distinctive beret, puffed cheeks, and lively personality made him a prominent symbol of bebop. He influenced many notable musicians, including Miles Davis and Arturo Sandoval.
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Meaning of the name - Dizzy
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Dizzy Gillespie belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cheraw
Place of Death: Englewood
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: Laurinburg Institute
Occupation: musician | pianist | singer | conductor | composer | recording artist | jazz musician | trumpeter | bandleader
Awards Received: Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Paul Acket Award | NEA Jazz Masters | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | National Medal of Arts
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Ephemeris for October 21, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Libra 43 | 28 Libra 33 | 17 Aquarius 7 |
| Moon | 3 Capricorn 45 | 0 Scorpio 35 | 14 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mercury | 18 Libra 59 | 21 Scorpio 1 | 24 Capricorn 50 |
| Venus | 11 Sagittarius 16 | 9 Libra 43 | 22 Aquarius 36 |
| Mars | 23 Leo 27 | 20 Scorpio 11 | 3 Libra 1 |
| Jupiter | 10 Gemini 30 | 24 Cancer 27 | 1 Gemini 26 |
| Saturn | 14 Leo 5 | 26 Pisces 13 | 11 Leo 25 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 46 | 0 Gemini 39 | 23 Aquarius 17 |
| Neptune | 7 Leo 1 | 0 Aries 0 | 5 Leo 24 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 28 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 3 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 4 Capricorn 48 | 15 Pisces 56 | 29 Sagittarius 5 |
| Ketu | 4 Cancer 48 | 15 Virgo 56 | 29 Gemini 5 |
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