Name: Milestones Of A Legend
Brand: Art Blakey

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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2016-12-09

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4053796003584

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Art Blakey

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Documents

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Jazz

German label imprint belonging to the Membran Entertainment Group of companies. The label code for this imprint is LC 12281.

The *Membran Entertainment Group* is a well-established company in the music industry, known for its diverse range of music labels and imprints. One of these imprints is this German label, which has gained recognition for its high-quality releases and commitment to promoting talented artists.

With a strong focus on providing a platform for both established and emerging musicians, *this label* has become synonymous with musical excellence. Its extensive catalog includes genres such as jazz, classical, pop, rock, and more. By nurturing talent and supporting creativity, *the label* continues to make significant contributions to the music scene.

Art Blakey (1919-1990) was an American jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader. He is best known as the founder and leader of The Jazz Messengers. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Blakey began his musical journey as a pianist but switched to drums after being ordered to do so at gunpoint by a nightclub owner. He learned from legendary drummer Chick Webb and later formed his own band, backing pianist Mary Lou Williams. Blakey played with notable musicians such as Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie before organizing the Seventeen Messengers and recording with the octet called the Jazz Messengers.

In 1948, Blakey visited Africa where he discovered polyrhythmic drumming and embraced Islam, taking on the name Abdullah Ibn Buhaina. Throughout the 1950s, he performed with renowned artists like Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, and Horace Silver. His collaboration with Silver led to the formation of The Jazz Messengers. This group became a platform for young talent under Blakey's leadership until his passing.

Recognized as a major figure in modern jazz, Art Blakey made significant contributions to the genre both as a musician and mentor over three decades. His impact on drums and his ability to nurture emerging talent cannot be overstated.

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10 CD box set of fourteen original albums from one of the most important bandleaders in Modern Jazz, the drummer Art Blakey. This collection presents some of the best recordings Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers made in the late 1950s and early 1960s, featuring giants like Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Johnny Griffin, Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, Walter Davis, Jr. and Cedar Walton.

Milestones Of A Legend

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