“Art Blakey” by Lindsay Erdman

In 1954, this Cab Calloway Orchestra and Louis Armstrong All-Stars alum -– who enjoyed a hit with “Topsy” in 1958 -– opened a school for drummers with Gene Krupa that educated aspiring percussionists for 20 years. Who was he?

Sonny Greer

Cozy Cole

Sid Catlett

Jo Jones

Chick Webb

Dave Tough

JC Heard

Specs Powell




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