| First Name | Dizzy |
| Last Name | Gillespie |
| Age | 75 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | October 21, 1917 |
| Date of Death | January 6, 1993 |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Music Genre | Jazz, Classical Music Entry |
| Music Style | World Fusion, Bop, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Big Band, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz |
| Music Mood | Carefree, Elegant, Sophisticated, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Cheerful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Confident, Joyous, Rousing, Playful, Boisterous, Passionate, Freewheeling, Complex, Fun, Energetic, Earnest, Stylish, Street-Smart |
| Instrument | Trumpet, Composer, Leader, Vocals |
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise".
Selected Dizzy Gillespie film and TV show credits: