Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988)
Overview
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 | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.028 |
Directed By
Dick Fontaine
Crew
Dick Fontaine
TOP CAST
Art Blakey
Self
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