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Johnathan Blake (born July 1, 1976, in Philadelphia) is an American jazz drummer . Biography. Johnathan Blake is the son of jazz violinist John Blake Jr. He started playing the drums when he was ten; He gained his first experience in his hometown in the Lovett Hines Youth Ensemble.
Jonathan Blake (born 21 July 1949) is a British gay rights activist and former member of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM). He was one of the first people diagnosed with HIV in the United Kingdom and is one of the country's oldest surviving people with the illness.
Johnathan Blake, one of the most accomplished drummers of his generation, has also proven himself a complete and endlessly versatile musician — "the ultimate modernist," as John Murph of NPR has dubbed him. Blake's gift for composition and band leading reflects years of live and studio exp.
Johnathan Blake is a versatile drummer, composer and band leader who has collaborated with many jazz artists. Learn about his background, influences, awards and albums on Blue Note Records, including Homeward Bound and Passage.
Jul 7, 2023 · Johnathan Blake, a drummer and composer, announces his sophomore album Passage, dedicated to his father and musical mentor John Blake, Jr. The album features his band Pentad and showcases his compositions and his father's title track.
Aug 4, 2023 · New York drummer Johnathan Blake delivers rhythm with a fine balance of tension and ease. Equally at home playing cutting-edge modern jazz or R&B, his credits span two decades and range from...
Aug 11, 2023 · Aug. 11, 2023 marks the release of Johnathan Blake’s sophomore Blue Note album Passage, a stirring follow-up to his acclaimed 2021 label debut Homeward Bound for which the drummer and composer reconvened his dynamic band Pentad featuring alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, pianist David Virelles, and bassist ...
