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Art Blakey was an influential American jazz drummer and bandleader, known for his powerful playing style and for being a key figure in the development of hard bop. He was born on October 11, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away on October 16, 1990. Blakey was a founding member of the Jazz Messengers, a group that became a training ground for many prominent jazz musicians. His work emphasized the importance of rhythm and the role of the drummer in jazz ensembles. Throughout his career, Blakey collaborated with numerous notable artists and contributed significantly to the jazz genre. No bio available for "The Afro-Drum Ensemble."

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