Dizzy Gillespie By howaremi000 Period: Oct 21, 1917 to Jan 6, 1993 Famous Dizzy His life Nov 28, 1927 Taught himself how to play the trumpet Nov 28, 1939 Joined Cab Calloway's band Nov 28, 1944 Awarded New Star award from Esquire magazine Nov 28, 1953 Someone sat on his trumpet making it sound better Nov 28, 1977 Performs at white house for president Carter Nov 28, 1982 Inducted into Jazz hall of fame Nov 28, 1989 Grammy lifetime achievement award