1956 Art Blakey Playing at Club Bohemia in NYC Original TYPE I Photo by Popsie PSA/DNA Non-Sport Autographs Scene in Judge Shook's Criminal

Scene in Judge Shook's Criminal Court

On January 25

reportedly related to natural causes

Took first pro head coach job at age of 47

1956 Art Blakey Playing at Club Bohemia in NYC Original TYPE I Photo by Popsie PSA/DNA Non-Sport Autographs Scene in Judge Shook's CriminalArt Blakey (1919 1990) was one of jazz's greatest drummers and a pioneer of hard bop. He made a name for himself in the 1940s with the big bands of Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine, then performed with bebop legends Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. As founder of the Jazz Messengers, he mentored generations of future stars while recording classics such as Moanin' that helped define modern jazz. Offered is an original 8" x 10"