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The New York Living Journal
Location: 105-19 37th Avenue at 106th Street, Corona, Queens
An ordinary house in Corona, Queens, occupies an extraordinary place in jazz history. Trumpeter and bebop pioneer Dizzy Gillespie lived at 105-19 37th Avenue near 106th Street.
According to the landmark information assembled for this journal, Gillespie bought the home in June 1953, lived there until 1965 and retained ownership until 1985. Its basement was used for rehearsals.
Music history does not happen only on stages. Artists compose, practice and collaborate in homes that look much like those around them. That is part of what gives a residential landmark meaning.
The property was designated an individual New York City landmark in 2023. Recognition preserves the connection between a recognizable address and a vital chapter in jazz.
This is a residential property, not an advertised museum. Readers interested in Corona’s jazz history should respect privacy and avoid entering the grounds or attempting private tours.
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