Dizzy Gillespie and the Art of Entertainment, 20 August | Event in Austin | AllEvents

Dizzy Gillespie and the Art of Entertainment

Neil Blumofe

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Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm

1.8 hours

Cactus Cafe

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Date & Location

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:15 pm (CDT)

Cactus Cafe

2308 Whitis Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States

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Dizzy Gillespie and the Art of Entertainment
Wednesday Night Jazz Meeting
CACTUS CAFE -- 2247 Guadalupe St.
7:00 pm -- doors
7:30 pm -- performance

Dizzy Gillespie transformed American music. He was a pioneer and a force of nature. Through his life, lyrical storytelling, subversive humor, and transcendent music-making, we will address important contemporary topics of the United States and our world. Live from the historic Cactus Cafe: 2247 Guadalupe St, in the Texas Union. Doors open at 7:00 pm; music begins @ 7:30 pm. An evening with no admission fee. Arrive early to guarantee a seat. All are welcome.

Featuring: Michael Malone, saxophone; Adrian Ruiz, trumpet; Ben Irom, piano; Roscoe Beck, bass; Brannen Temple, drums.

Part of the Wednesday Night Jazz Meeting Series.


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Dizzy Gillespie and the Art of Entertainment, 20 August | Event in Austin | AllEvents
Dizzy Gillespie and the Art of Entertainment
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm