What was Dizzy Gillespie's full birth name?
John Birks Gillespie
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John Birks Gillespie, known as Dizzy Gillespie, was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He was a central figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz. Gillespie was known for his virtuosic trumpet playing, his innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and his signature puffed-out cheeks while playing.
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