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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger

Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger

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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.

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Budget

$--

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

78 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 January 1988

Country

United States of America

Cast

Art Blakey

Art Blakey

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