Legendary Jazz Drummer Max Roach Dead At 83
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Master percussionist and composer Max Roach passed away in his sleep early this morning. According to a spokesman at Blue Note Records, the cause of death has not been announced as of yet but Max has been ill for several years. He was 83 years old.
Roach recorded over 70 albums in his storied career, working alongside folks such as Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins. In 1952 Roach released the groundbreaking record "Jazz at Massey Hall," featuring Parker, Gillespie, Bud Powell and Mingus on Debut Records, which he co-founded.
Roach was also a civil rights activist, in 1966 he released "We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite," featuring Abbey Lincoln. The album was a seven section suite tackling racism and slavery. Roach served out of the faculty at the University of Massachusetts and received eight honorary doctorate degrees.
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Roach recorded over 70 albums in his storied career, working alongside folks such as Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins. In 1952 Roach released the groundbreaking record "Jazz at Massey Hall," featuring Parker, Gillespie, Bud Powell and Mingus on Debut Records, which he co-founded.
Roach was also a civil rights activist, in 1966 he released "We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite," featuring Abbey Lincoln. The album was a seven section suite tackling racism and slavery. Roach served out of the faculty at the University of Massachusetts and received eight honorary doctorate degrees.
"Associated Press":http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070816/ap_en_mu/obit_roach
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