In the 1960s and early '70s, drummer and Jazz Messengers leader Art Blakey shifted. As jazz became increasingly political with the times, he gave his groups a freer, pan-nationalism feel. The more the group toured abroad, the more Blakey incorporated the rhythms and vibe of other cultures. Here are five clips that recently went up at YouTube illustratin…
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