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Google Celebrates Dizzy Gillespie


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No animation today, just a cool Google doodle.

 

http://www.google.com/

 

Diz was a monster player and one of the most important figures in Jazz history. I had the pleasure of seeing him before he died. While he was very old and a bit past his prime, he oozed charisma and could still pack a wallop. Here's one of his most famous compositions:

 

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Cool design for that logo! Sometimes they miss the mark, and are a little cheesy in their logo tributes. But this one is pretty awesome. Really like that throwback look.

 

 

It's pretty good, I think. It has a bit of a New Orleans feel to it.

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No animation today, just a cool Google doodle.

 

http://www.google.com/

 

Diz was a monster player and one of the most important figures in Jazz history. I had the pleasure of seeing him before he died. While he was very old and a bit past his prime, he oozed charisma and could still pack a wallop. Here's one of his most famous compositions:

 

youtube.com/watch?v=BQYXn1DP38s

 

Deano, am I correct you saw him at the Tralf? Saw him there the summer of 85, new girlfriend in tow. Was just spectacular. Added bonus of her mom thinking i was different and more mature than all the other boys who wanted to take her daughter out. Mom liking you is always a good thing :thumbsup:

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