For what artistic role is Art Blakey well-known?
Painter
Writer
Film Director
Bandleader
Answer
The American jazz drummer Art Blakey was best known for his role as a bandleader. He founded and led the Jazz Messengers for almost 50 years, and he also recorded with many other musicians, including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane. Blakey's drumming was characterized by its power, swing, and creativity, and he was a major influence on jazz drummers of all generations.
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