Dizzy Gillespie Quiz

Where and when was Dizzy Gillespie born?

• New York in 1920

• South Carolina in 1917

• California in 1915

• Texas in 1922

What was unusual about the way Dizzy looked when he played the trumpet?

• He played with his eyes closed

• He stood on one leg

• His cheeks puffed out and the bell of his trumpet bent upward

• He wore a funny hat

What type of music did Dizzy Gillespie help create?

• Classical

• Rock

• Bebop

• Country

What was Dizzy Gillespie known for besides his music?

• Being a famous actor

• Being a goodwill ambassador for America

• Writing novels

• Painting famous artworks

What was Dizzy Gillespie's real name?

• John Birks Gillespie

• James Brown

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker