Dizzy Gillespie (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, Dizzy Gillespie is a notable film directed by Les Blank, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dizzy Gillespie stars Dizzy Gillespie.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dizzy Gillespie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dizzy Gillespie page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dizzy Gillespie (1964)?
- In US, Dizzy Gillespie is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dizzy Gillespie worth watching?
- Dizzy Gillespie holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dizzy Gillespie?
- Dizzy Gillespie stars Dizzy Gillespie.
- When was Dizzy Gillespie released?
- Dizzy Gillespie was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.