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He would catapult you forward, and that was his intention with the Jazz Messengers. He would take young people with a po
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"He would catapult you forward, and that was his intention with the Jazz Messengers. He would take young people with a potential and help them develop a voice as a player and as a writer"

- Benny Green

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This quote by Benny Green speaks with the impact of Art Blakey, a jazz drummer and bandleader. Blakey was understood for his deal with the Jazz Messengers, a band he formed in the 1950s. Through allure Messengers, Blakey was able to take young artists with potential and assist them establish their own distinct voice as both a gamer and a writer. He had the ability to catapult them forward in their careers, and this was his intent with allure Messengers. Blakey was a coach to a number of the excellent jazz musicians of the 20th century, and his impact can still be felt today. His tradition is among helping young artists reach their full potential and inspiring them to create their own unique sound.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Benny Green between December 9, 1927 and June 22, 1998. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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