Nov 13th, 2008 · To celebrate her July birthday this year, pianist Joanne Brackeen celebrated the musicians that gave her a shot early in her career: Art Blakey, Joe Henderson and Stan Getz. Brackeen unleashes a maelstrom on the keys in a concert recorded at the Jazz Standard by JazzSet.
Sep 13th, 2007 · Marion C. Blakey, head administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, steps down Thursday. This year has been the worst on record for flight delays.
May 3rd, 2007 · Saxophone player Benny Golson played with jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey, and wrote themes for the TV shows M*A*S*H and Mission Impossible. He talks about his role in reshaping Blakey's band as well as the bit part in a Stephen Spielberg movie that helped revitalize his career.
Apr 2nd, 2006 · Saxophonist Jackie McLean died on Friday at the age of 75. He played with many of the greats, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey and Charles Mingus. We offer an appreciation.