Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger

Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988)

January 1st, 19881h 18min

Documentary, Music
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A portrait of inspirational jazz drummer and teacher Art Blakey with Dizzy Gillespie, many pupils including Wayne Shorter, the Marsalis brothers, and a surprising new generation of musicians and dancers.


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