name

Art Blakey, Drums

dates

b. October 11, 1919; d. October 16, 1990

birth place

Pittsburgh, PA

description

A key transitional figure from bop to hard bop, through his Jazz Messengers bands his rock solid drive and bandleading skills nurtured exceptional young talent for decades.

hot disc

The Complete Blue Note Recordings of Art Blakey's 1960 Messengers

more info

http://www.artblakey.com/