Question

for forty years, this drummer led a band called the jazz messengers, a revolving conservatory for young players that helped to launch the careers of many eminent soloists:

Answer 1

Art Blakey, Blakey powered his bands with a distinctive, take-no-prisoners style of drumming that recalled the thunderous and communicative drum traditions of Africa. Though his drumming became among the most easily recognized sounds in jazz, Blakey always played for the band, prodding on his immensely talented colleagues' solos.