Dizzy Gillespie
6.6/ 10IMDb6.95
196422mNR
Overview
This is Les Blank’s earliest music film, focusing on the renown trumpet player, Dizzy Gillespie, who along with Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, Sonny Rollins and others sparked the change from traditional Jazz to “Bebop” in mid-1940s America. The film includes rare images of Gillespie playing on his famous bent horn and talking about his beginnings, as well as his theories about music.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Les Blank
Frequently asked questions
What is Dizzy Gillespie rated?
Dizzy Gillespie has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed Dizzy Gillespie?
Dizzy Gillespie was directed by Les Blank.
When was Dizzy Gillespie released?
Dizzy Gillespie was released in 1964.
