Dizzy Gillespie(1964)
Dizzy Gillespie Synopsis
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.
Dizzy Gillespie (1964) is a film directed by Les Blank, released on January 1, 1964 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Dizzy Gillespie. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Status:
- Released
Dizzy Gillespie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank.
Dizzy Gillespie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Dizzy Gillespie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dizzy Gillespie online?
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Dizzy Gillespie (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dizzy Gillespie?
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The main cast of Dizzy Gillespie (1964) includes Dizzy Gillespie. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dizzy Gillespie released?
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Dizzy Gillespie was released on January 1, 1964 and runs for 22m.
Is Dizzy Gillespie worth watching?
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Dizzy Gillespie (1964) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.