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Art Blakey : jazz messenger / Leslie Gourse.
| Author/creator | Gourse, Leslie |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Trade Books, ©2002. |
| Description | 209 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Words of wisdom, mantras and maxims -- Chronology -- Rolling with the punches -- Maturing as a drummer -- The Jazz Messengers -- Expanding horizons -- New Messengers -- Struggling in the sixties -- Turns in the road -- The last great Jazz Messengers -- Life in the 1980s -- Last true tales -- Discographical note. |
| Abstract | In the 1950s, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers introduced "hard bop," a blend of bebop, blues, gospel, and Latin music that has defined jazz mainstream ever since. Although Blakey's influence as a drummer and bandleader was enormous, his greatest contribution may have been as a mentor to younger musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Jackie McLean, and Wynton Marsalis. This book chronicles Blakey's colorful life and career, from his hardscrabble childhood in Pittsburg to his final years as an international jazz icon. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0825672724 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML419.B57 G68 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |