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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger

Jan 1, 1988
1h 18m
★ 10.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary
Music

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