Jazz drummer Art Blakey brought a propulsive, irresistible swing to his playing, an intensity that drove his ensembles like dry leaves before the wild hurricane. “He was a volcano,” said Gordon ...

Dig into 13 tracks from this influential drummer and bandleader, chosen by writers and musicians including several former members of his band, the Jazz Messengers. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by ...

Lamb of God the band are about to drop Lamb of God the album, which is their first release with their new drummer, Art Cruz (Winds of Plague). That’s a big deal: Cruz’s predecessor, Chris Adler, is ...

The all-star lineup on Drum Suite gives the album high marks before one note of music is played. It's a piece of history. Released in 1957, the album merged Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with several ...

The drummer for classic UK pop act Squeeze, Gilson Lavis — who’s now a portrait artist and player for Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra — is launching his latest art show in New York. “In Tune ...

Blakey led his band for almost 40 years, making many classic records with top musicians. Just Coolin', a newly unearthed 1959 recorded studio session, showcases his stylistic precision. This is FRESH ...