2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Art Blakey, a key figure in the history of jaz zdrumming and, more importantly for this program, leader for 35 years of the Jazz messengers, finishing school/graduate seminar for young musicians, many of whom went on to significant solo careers. Tonight we listen to nine of those musicians.
My Old Flame Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contrasts (1957) |
116th and Lennox Jackie McLean - Swing, Swang, Swingin' (1959) |
Tickletoe Johhny Griffin & Eddie 'Lockjaw' davis - Tough Tenors (1960) |
This Here Bobby Timmons - This Here Is Bobby Timons (1960) |
My Groove Your Move Hank Mobley - Roll Call (1960) |
Face Of The Deep Wayne Shorter - The All-Seeing Eye (1966) |
Blood Count Bobby Watson - No Question About It (1988) |
Blues For Buhaina Cedar Walton Sextet - The Art Blakey Legacy (live, 1993) |
Tiny Capers Benny Golson - Up Jumped Benny (live, 1996) |