Art Blakey
1919 - 1990
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Quotes
Biography
Art Blakey was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He was known for his powerful style of drumming and his role in mentoring young musicians. Blakey co-founded the Jazz Messengers, a renowned jazz ensemble that served as a springboard for many future jazz stars. Throughout his career, Blakey recorded numerous albums and toured extensively, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest drummers in jazz history.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life.
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I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning.
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Music is the one thing that has been consistently there for me. It hasn't let me down.
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You have to make up your mind to do music. You have to sacrifice a lot of things if you want to perform the music.
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Once you begin to develop your own voice, you're in a different category.