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Art Blakey

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Lifespan:
October 11, 1919 - October 16, 1990, he died aged 71 and was American.
Names:
Birthname: Arthur Blakey. Alternative names: Abdullah Ibn Buhaina.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 104 releases, a member of 5 groups, and credited 48 times on others' music. 36 collaborations.

Biography

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Arthur "Art" Blakey, jazz drummer and band leader, was born in 1919 in America. He was later known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina. He is credited as one of the inventors of the modern bebop drumming style.

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Art Blakey - Photo of Art Blakey Getty Images

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Art Blakey - Photo of Art Blakey Getty Images

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Art Blakey - Photo of Art Blakey Getty Images

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Art Blakey - Art Blakey Getty Images

Art Blakey

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Bebop, Hard bop, Jazz, Latin, Post-bop. Vote on Genres
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