About Jim Blackley
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 90). Jim Blackley was a Canadian and British jazz musician.
James David Blackley (March 4, 1927 – July 16, 2017) was a Scottish-born Canadian jazz-focused drumkit teacher.
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. He died on July 16, 2017, at the age of 90.
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Who was Jim Blackley?
British musician
When was Jim Blackley born?
Jim Blackley was born on 4 March 1927 in Edinburgh.
When did Jim Blackley die?
Jim Blackley died on 16 July 2017.
What was Jim Blackley's occupation?
Jim Blackley was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Jim Blackley?
Jim Blackley was Canadian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Blackley. https://biography.guide/jim-blackley/
MLA: "Jim Blackley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-blackley/.
Chicago: "Jim Blackley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-blackley/.
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