Art Blakey, an iconic American drummer and bandleader, revolutionized jazz drumming by blending swing, blues, funk, and hard bop into a dynamic new style. Alongside Max Roach and Kenny Clarke, he helped pioneer bebop drumming. For over 30 years, his band, The Jazz Messengers, was a launching pad for jazz legends such as Wayne Shorter, Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, and Wynton Marsalis. Blakey’s influence reshaped modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
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