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Art Blakey : Jazz Messenger
1/2. The career of drummer and bandleader
Art Blakey explored by Jez Nelson. Today, how he helped bring the drums to the frontline of small-band jazz, thus playing a key role in the development of hard bop. Plus a look at the controversial issue of African drums in Blakey's rhythmic conception: how true was his claim that "Africa doesn't have a damn thing to do with jazz"? Contributors include pianist Horace Silver , ex-Messenger John Ramsay , and critic Ira Gitier. Producer Joby Waldman

Contributors

Unknown:
Art Blakey
Unknown:
Jez Nelson.
Pianist:
Horace Silver
Unknown:
John Ramsay
Unknown:
Ira Gitier.
Producer:
Joby Waldman
Source: Radio Times

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