1917–2017 Historic Centennial
February to November 1917
Birth of Communism through the Russian Revolution
that was to spread across the decades
from Petrograd the world over,
influencing nations to this very day.
October 21, 1917
Birth of John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, main creator of the Bebop revolution,
transforming jazz from “dancehall” to
“concert hall” music respected the world over,
influencing musicians to this very day.