About Dizzy
Seven days a week
Jazzcafé Dizzy, founded in 1977, boasts a storied history. It was where Chet Baker played his final notes, and American luminaries such as Lee Konitz and Art Taylor graced the stage. Jazzcafé Dizzy is named after the legendary American jazz trumpeter, Dizzy Gillespie, who was known for his distinctive style of bebop jazz.
The owners of the café wanted to create a space where jazz musicians could come together and perform in the spirit of Gillespie’s music, and they have succeeded in doing so for over four decades. The café is open seven days a week and hosts live performances every night of the week, ranging from local jazz bands to international artists. The café also regularly hosts jam sessions, where musicians can come and play together, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere.
Mustafa Cingoz
In 2004, Mustafa settled in Rotterdam, and in the same year, he opened his own hospitality business at the end of the Nieuwe Binnenweg: De Olijventuin.
Later, despite the substantial financial and time investment required to renovate the place, Mustafa decides to buy Dizzy. He sells De Olijventuin but takes part of his staff with him, including manager Cem. Mustafa seals all drafts, renovates the kitchen, and also invests in assembling a professional team of waiters and cooks. In this way, Dizzy slowly comes back to life…
Now that there are no more drafts in his establishment, the jazz performances are once again receiving full attention, and he has assembled a professional staff team around him, Mustafa has more time to focus on hospitality. He wants his guests to be well taken care of and for the staff to ensure that their visit to Dizzy was worth their time.