How did Art Blakey use the Jazz Messengers as a training ground?

Blakey treated the Jazz Messengers as an ongoing school for young jazz talent, enlisting fresh players not only to teach them but to continually re-energize the band with new excitement and repertoire. This revolving-door approach meant the group was always evolving, and the Moanin’ lineup — with Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and Benny Golson — is considered one of its finest.

Report L004398. Filed.