“John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was born in a house on this site
on October 21, 1917. His family lived here until they moved to
Philadelphia in 1935. A founder of modern jazz, Gillespie was an
innovative trumpeter and bandleader known for his bent horn,
bulging cheeks, sense of humor, and showmanship. In the 1950’s he
became a good will ambassador for the US State Dept., playing
concerts around the world. Gillespie was invited to perform at the
White House by eight presidents from Eisenhower to George Bush. He
received the National Medal of Arts, the highest prize awarded to
an American artist, in 1989 and received the Kennedy Center Honors
in 1990 for his lifetime contribution to American culture. Among
his best-known songs were “ A Night in Tunisia” and “Salt Peanuts”.
He died in New Jersey January 6, 1993.”
This cache is located in a small park that was the birthplace of
Jazz Great Dizzy Gillespie. This should be an easy cache to locate.
Please remember to bring a pen to sign the log.
Although I would feel completely safe here during the day, I
probably would not try to attempt this cache after dark. There
aren't any lights in or near the park.
This cache was placed by a member of the
North Carolina
Geocachers Organization