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Dizzy Gillespie

Noun: Dizzy Gillespie refers to the legendary American jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and singer, born as John Birks Gillespie in 1917. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, known for his groundbreaking contributions to bebop.

Sense 1:

Noun: A person who appreciates or performs jazz music with style and passion, following the influence and legacy of Dizzy Gillespie.

Example sentence: The jazz festival featured a mesmerizing performance by a young and talented Dizzy Gillespie, playing the trumpet with extraordinary skill.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing a feeling of dizziness or vertigo, typically resulting from spinning or imbalance.

Example sentence: After going on numerous amusement park rides, Sarah felt extremely dizzy and had to sit down to regain her balance.

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• Music albums by Dizzy Gillespie
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