Sounds and Zounds

To call Max Roach a genius, might be short sighted. He brought drumming to a all new level of sound. Helped shape the sound of Bebop jazz, working with greats like, Monk, Mingus, Ellington, Davis and the drum wars of Buddy Rich. He was a teacher for many years at Umass and I remember clearly story from this period. He was giving a public performance at the school and his band was late, he went out there and played alone, and from all accounts was one of the most amazing jazz performances.

I have great memories in college trying to tap out his rhythms and listening to his works. He really is all over jazz, jazz is really a lot of him.

I think tonight is going to be a “Money Jungle” type of night. Probably, my favorite performance next to “Deeds, to words”.

Thanks for the music Max!