Written, produced and narrated by Zane Knauss, Cheraw by Dizzy follows the jazz great Dizzy Gillespie's return home to Cheraw, South Carolina. Born John Birks, Dizzy Gillespie, a Cheraw native, taught himself how to play the trumpet at age 12. He recorded his first music album at age 20. His unique style played a key role in the rise of bebop and modern jazz.
The addition of Paquito D’Rivera’s material which includes photographs, music scores, awards, and audiovisual materials to the University’s Cuban Heritage Collection will be a treasure trove for lovers of jazz, Latin, and classical music.
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