Art Blakey - orgy in rhythm Art Blakey (born October 11, 1919, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - died October 16, 1990, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader, best remembered as founder and 35 year leader of The Jazz Messengers. Blakey was a major figure in modern jazz and an important stylist in drums. His contribution to jazz as a discoverer and molder of young talent over three decades cannot be overlooked. Signed by Art Blakey on the back cover - released: unknown around 1975 - country: Germany - record label: blue note - label number: BST 81 554 K - condition: cover exc. Vinyl NM.