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Art Blakey, drummer and leader of The Jazz Messengers, virtually created Hard Bop. The original concept was to have a small Jazz group with Big Band arrangements to balance Art's thunderous drumming. The Original Jazz Messengers were, Donald Byrd Trumpet, Hank Mobley Tenor Sax, Horace Silver Piano, Doug Watkins Bass and Art drums.
Like most Super groups, this one didn't last long. Art kept the name and the concept and eventually attracted young, strong talent that established The Jazz Messengers as the band where fresh players proved themselves. Over the years the roster has become a veritable Who's Who of Jazz. The Original album and many others are available on iTunes. Enjoy.
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What is Art Blakey's birthday?
Art Blakey was born on October 11, 1919.
When was Art Blakey born?
Art Blakey was born on October 11, 1919.
What nicknames did Art Blakey go by?
Art Blakey went by Bu, and The Old Man.
When did Art Blakey die?
Art Blakey died on October 16, 1990 at the age of 71.
When was Mirage - Art Blakey album - created?
Mirage - Art Blakey album - was created in 1957.
Who and when wrote the Jazz piece Moanin?
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
How old was Art Blakey at death?
Art Blakey died on October 16, 1990 at the age of 71.
When was Caravan - Art Blakey album - created?
Caravan - Art Blakey album - was created in 1963-02.
When was Art Blakey with the Original Jazz Messengers created?
Art Blakey with the Original Jazz Messengers was created in 1956.
When was Mosaic - Art Blakey album - created?
Mosaic - Art Blakey album - was created on 1961-10-02.
When was Indestructible - Art Blakey album - created?
Indestructible - Art Blakey album - was created on 1964-05-15.
What year was Art Blakey born?
Art Blakey was born on 11 October 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His band, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, was a great influence for many musicians for more than thirty years.
