Google Celebrates Dizzy Gillespie
No animation today, just a cool Google doodle.
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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:
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