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 S...
Not big jazz fan but his playing on miles shit during the birth of cool is fucking awesome. Check the story here:http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/16/arts/music/16cnd-roach.html?em&ex=1187409600&en=6c490e2d6c1e51fe&ei=5087%0A
