Art Blakey: The Legendary Jazz Drummer

Art Blakey, born on October 11, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, became one of the most influential drummers in the history of jazz. His powerful playing style, distinctive rhythms, and ability to lead bands made him a pivotal figure in the jazz world, particularly as the driving force behind the Jazz Messengers, a group he founded in the early 1950s

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