"Music washes away the dust of everyday life."
Art Blakey
Yes it surely does. Nothing like music can give the soul a thorough cleansing.
Art Blakey (1919-1990) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he began by playing the piano but switched to drums as the superior Erroll Garner began gaining recognition. Blakey's style was an immeasurable influence on so many musicians after him and continues to this day. Drummers Max Roach, Kenny Clarke, and Blakey were at the forefront of the bebop jazz movement of the 1940's. His style was typically characterized as powerful and funky, he was truly one of the hardest groovers to ever pick up a pair of drumsticks. As the leader of The Jazz Messengers, Blakey ultimately showcased many musicians that would go on to have substantial careers of their own such as Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, and Branford Marsalis.
No comments:
Post a Comment