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Dizzy became interested in this music after meeting cuban percussionist Chano Pozo in 1947
Chano played the congas in Gillespie's band
Mateca became a popular bebop song in the Afro-Cuban Style
In his later years Dizzy had many adventures, including running for President of the United States in 1964
In the 1980's he was conductor of the United Nations Orchestra, which toured the world.
He appeared on TV on shows like The Cosby Show, The Muppet Show, and Sesame Street.
In 1989 he gave over 300 performances in 27 countries, including 100 U.S. Cities and 31 states.
He held over 14 honoray doctoral degrees, and won awards such as the Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the A.S.C.A.P. Duke Ellington Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He appeared on the stage of Carnegie Hall over 33 times.
A longtime resident of Englewood, NJ Dizzy passed away on January 6, 1993 at the age of 75.
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