October 21st marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Birks ("Dizzy") Gillespie, an innovator of giant proportion who, along with Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, led a musical revolution called bebop that still reverberates. We'll celebrate his centennial with Dizzy's tunes as performed by others, but with a healthy dose of Dizzy's own compositions.
Metro Art and KCRW bring the sounds of Los Angeles into motion. Curated by KCRW DJs Novena Carmel, Ale Cohen, SiLVA and Wyldeflower, this new series brings four curated playlists inspired by the rhythms, moods, and influences that shape LA’s musical landscape.