Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Along Came Betty (Live) (1958) "Along Came Betty," composed by Benny Golson for Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, is a hallmark piece from the 1958 album "Moanin'," epitomizing the hard bop genre. This genre blends bebop's intricate rhythms with soulful, bluesy elements, a synthesis at which Blakey's group excelled. Art Blakey, a legendary drummer, founded The Jazz Messengers, a band renowned for its innovation and for serving as a launching pad for future jazz

Here's an awesome throwback performance by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with a solo from 1959. This is from the piece, "No Problem." Notice Art playing match grip! And what's with the crazy polyrhythm at the beginning? What's the math on that??? The players include Lee Morgan (t), Wayne Shorter (ts), Walter Davis Jr (p), Jymie Merritt (b). Did you ever see art perform in person? See more fun, inspiring interviews and drumming/percussion videos of many genres from over 130 countries around