Art Blakey

Art Blakey

musician United States

Art Blakey was an iconic American jazz drummer and bandleader, known for his powerful playing and leadership of the Jazz Messengers. His innovative approach to drumming and commitment to jazz education have left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.

Born on Oct 11, 1919 (105 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
58,640
Power
2,847$
Sentiment
7.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 8.50 0.13% +10% 38,005,238 52,454 $1,700,000 2,346$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,186 $700,000 500$
Totals 3 46,659,860 58,640 $2,400,000 2,846$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Art Blakey, a famous drummer, denied the influence of Africa on his music, claiming jazz is a purely American achievement. 5

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