Art Blakey
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Summary
Art Blakey was born on October 11, 1919[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He died on October 16, 1990[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz drummer[5], bandleader[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,720 views/month, #6,674 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: drummer[13], musician[14]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[15], Paul Acket Award[16], NEA Jazz Masters[17]
- Member of: The Jazz Messengers[18], Thelonious Monk Septet[19], Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: jazz[23], bebop[24]
- Record label: Blue Note[25], ABC Records[26], Columbia Records[27]
- Discography: Art Blakey discography[28]
- Commons category: Art Blakey[29]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[30]
- Family name: Blakey[31]
- Given name: Art[32]
- Official website: http://www.artblakey.com[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Art Blakey[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: drum kit[36]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Start of work period: 1942[39]
- End of work period: 1990[40]
Why It Matters
Art Blakey has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Art Blakey born?
Art Blakey's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].
Where did Art Blakey die?
Art Blakey passed away in New York City[4].
What did Art Blakey do for work?
Art Blakey worked as a jazz drummer[5], bandleader[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and actor[9].
What awards did Art Blakey receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[15], Paul Acket Award[16], and NEA Jazz Masters[17].