So You Think You Know Art Blakey?
Take this quiz to find out whether you’re a master of the skins, or if you need a little more practice keeping the beat.
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Art Blakey was one of jazz’s great American drummers and bandleaders, establishing a formidable career both on his own and with his group the Jazz Messengers. His legacy spans multiple decades, with plenty of fellow legendary jazz musicians coming up under his mentorship.
But how much do you really know about Blakey? Take this quiz to find out whether you’re a master of the skins, or if you need a little more practice keeping the beat…
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