Description: Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) was a groundbreaking and influential jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. A key figure in the development of bebop, Gillespie's virtuosic playing, characterized by its speed, complex harmonies, and soaring high notes, revolutionized jazz. His signature puffed cheeks and bent trumpet became iconic. Gillespie was also a charismatic performer who helped popularize bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of American music and Black cultural history.
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Description: Bille Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.
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