Home / Music / What makes Art Blakey's Prelude a strong example of hard bop?Music linernotes album music art-blakey-and-the-jazz-messengersWhat makes Art Blakey's Prelude a strong example of hard bop?Prelude keeps the hard bop tradition driving forward with Art Blakey’s signature style, characterized by driving rhythms and blues-inflected melodies. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What makes Einstürzende Neubauten's album Kollaps sound so unique?Next What makes Amoroso different from other João Gilberto albums?