ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS. Unique, one of a kind, original first printing concert poster advertising Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers at the Kaikan Hall in Kyoto [Japan] on Tuesday, 6th January, 1970, presented by Kyoto Music Culture. Art Blakey was considered in the top echelon that included such drummers as Max Roach and Buddy Rich. Described as “the volcano” of be-bop drummers by Dizzy Gillespie, he continued performing and touring with the Jazz Messengers through the end of the 1980s. His final performances were in July 1990. He died on 16th October, 1990, of lung cancer, aged 71. He was inducted into the. Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and 2001, and was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Hall of Fame in 1991. The poster features a photo by Hans Harzheim, with his imprint to the lower left side. The poster measures 51.4 x 76.7 cm approx. 20.2? By 30.2? Inches and is beautifully printed in blue, red, and black inks on thin, smooth-finish uncoated paper stock. Tiny rip to the center of the bottom border, else in remarkably near excellent unfolded condition. Would look absolutely stunning professionally framed. Please see all supersized images below for the exact condition of the poster. All items are guaranteed original and come with a guarantee of your satisfaction. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.