We learn that he had a passion for music at an early age. "In John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie: A Man, a Trumpet, and a Journey to Bebop by Susan Engle and Luthando Mazibuko, we are introduced to one of history’s famous black musicians, John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, the creator of bebop. The first book in the Change Maker Series can be found here. This is the second book in the Change Maker Series, highlighting people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change. Dizzy Gillespie became a Bahá’í in 1968 and strove to be of service to others through his unique gift in music.ĭizzy once wrote, “The highest role is the role of service to humanity, and if I can make that, then I’ll be happy.” We invite you to open this book and read more about this Change Maker, who left an enduring legacy for the world. This book, written for junior youth, chronicles Dizzy’s life, beginning with his childhood in South Carolina, his move to New York City, and his eventual travels around the world. John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was a jazz musician who pioneered a new style of jazz music, known as bebop, in the 1940s. Recipient of a five-star review from Readers' Favorite Book Awards Recipient of a DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award from the Religion Communicators Council, Best in Class and Youth category winner
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