Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger(1988)
Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger Synopsis
A portrait of inspirational jazz drummer and teacher Art Blakey with Dizzy Gillespie, many pupils including Wayne Shorter, the Marsalis brothers, and a surprising new generation of musicians and dancers.
Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988) is a documentary and music film directed by Dick Fontaine, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Art Blakey. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Fontaine
- Status:
- Released
Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Dick Fontaine.
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger online?
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988) is available to stream on Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger?
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The main cast of Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988) includes Art Blakey. The film was directed by Dick Fontaine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger released?
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger worth watching?
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Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.