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Blakey honored with historical marker Art Blakey has been honored with a historical marker that will be placed at his boyhood home in the city's Hill District.
Musicians followed Sunday's unveiling ceremony with nearly two hours of music, including some of the jazz drummer's work. "Pittsburgh played a part in that legendary history of jazz culture, (and) placement of this historical marker ... will build on a rich tradition," said state Sen. Jim Ferlo. Blakey, a one-man "musical university" who nurtured stars such as Wynton Marsalis and Chuck Mangione, died of lung cancer in 1990 at age 71. He played most of his career with The Jazz Messengers, the band that came together under his leadership in 1954. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker will be installed in front of the Blakey home next week. | |
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Art Blakey's band was an OJT institution for many Jazz musicians who would go on to have solo careers.
Nice NPR piece: http://www.npr.org/templa...Id=4557780 tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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I love Art Blakey. Moanin' is one of my favorite jazz albums, as well as Indestructible and A Jazz Message. He did some great work with Monk and Silver as well, and midwifed the career of countless jazz artists. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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