🥁 Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – “Moanin’” (Live in Belgium, 1958 | Jazz Icons Series) A cornerstone moment in hard bop history. Art Blakey, the powerhouse of jazz drumming, leads his legendary Jazz Messengers in an electrifying live performance of “Moanin’” — one of the most iconic and soulful jazz compositions ever written, and the title track from their most successful and influential album. Recorded live in Belgium, 1958 — this concert captures the fiery interplay, swing, and intensity

“Music is a spirit. It’s a living thing that comes through you — not from you.” — Jack DeJohnette #RIP Jack DeJohnette, one of the most visionary drummers and composers in jazz history. From his revolutionary work with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew to his long-standing trio with Keith Jarrett and Gary Peacock, and countless collaborations beyond, Jack transformed the role of the drummer into a fully expressive, melodic, and intuitive voice. On International Jazz Day 2012, @jackdejohnette_ shared t