Art Blakey Blues March -

: It became a staple of the "Hard Bop Academy," the nickname for the Jazz Messengers due to Blakey’s role in mentoring legendary jazz musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Freddie Hubbard. Where to Listen & Buy

Watch Art Blakey's signature drumming style in this performance of Blues March:

Composed by tenor saxophonist , the track is famous for its unique structure that blends a traditional 12-bar blues with a military-style drum cadence. Key Performance Details Art Blakey Blues March

: The song is characterized by Blakey’s "take-no-prisoners" drumming that utilizes a

: Original pressings and modern reissues are available as 45rpm singles or CD compilations from retailers like eBay . : It became a staple of the "Hard

time signature for the march feel, contrasting with the standard used in most hard bop.

: The classic recording features Art Blakey (drums), Lee Morgan (trumpet), Benny Golson (tenor sax), Bobby Timmons (piano), and Jymie Merritt (bass). time signature for the march feel, contrasting with

"Blues March" is one of the most iconic tracks by , first appearing on the legendary 1958 album Moanin’ .