Dizzy Gillespie

About

Dizzy Gillespie (1917–1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of bebop. Alongside Charlie Parker, he transformed modern jazz. His compositions include "A Night in Tunisia" and "Salt Peanuts".

Upcoming · 3

Wed 27.5. 19:00 ✨ New Reduta Jazz Club, Prague

Big Band Trumpets – Kings of Swing Tribute to Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Glen Miller…

A swinging big band pays homage to jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, and Glen Miller. An evening of trumpets, rhythm, and classic jazz at Reduta.

Fri 29.5. 19:00 ✨ New Reduta Jazz Club, Prague

Backside Big Band Plays the Greats: Ellington, Gillespie, Prima & Gershwin

The Backside Big Band performs classic jazz compositions by legendary composers and arrangers in an evening of timeless big band music.

Fri 29.5. 21:15 ✨ New Reduta Jazz Club, Prague

A Night of Jazz Legends: Backside Big Band Honors Ellington, Gillespie, Prima & Gershwin

Backside Big Band pays tribute to jazz icons with an evening of classic compositions by Ellington, Gillespie, Armstrong, and Gershwin.