Jim Blackley

James David Blackley (March 3, 1927 – July 16, 2017) was a Scottish-born Canadian jazz-focused drumkit teacher.

Jim Blackley
Background information
Birth nameJames David Blackley
Born(1927-03-03)March 3, 1927
Edinburgh, Scotland
DiedJuly 16, 2017(2017-07-16) (aged 90)
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Drum teacher, author
Instrument(s)Drums
Websitewww.jimblackley.com

Blackley lived and taught in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, offering monthly sessions to Canadian students and 10-day master classes to professional musicians from around the globe.[1] He died on July 16, 2017, at the age of 90.[2]

References

  1. "Jim Blackley | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.
  2. "James "Jimmy" Blackley, 1927–2017". Pipes Drums. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
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