Home » Search Center » Results: Max Roach

Results for "Max Roach"

Article: Book Review

Philly Joe Jones Biography: The Life and Legacy of a Drummer Who Transformed Modern Jazz

by David A. Orthmann
February 16, 2026

Philly Joe Jones Biography: The Life and Legacy of a Drummer Who Transformed Modern JazzMichael C. Davis140 pagesISBN: #9798269455297Self Published2025 Anyone who is seeking out anecdotes about Philly Joe Jones's relationships with a veritable who's who of jazz greats, or particulars of his life off the bandstand, might want to steer clear of Michael ...

Article: Interview

Luca Bragalini: gli inediti di Duke Ellington e Gerry Mulligan

by Angelo Leonardi
February 16, 2026

Musicologo e docente di Storia del Jazz al conservatorio Verdi di Milano Luca Bragalini è da anni un appassionato studioso a cui dobbiamo preziosi saggi e importanti scoperte sulla musica afroamericana e i suoi protagonisti. Ricordiamo la monografia Storie poco standard. Le avventure di 12 grandi canzoni tra Broadway e jazz (EDT 2013) e il saggio ...

Article: In Pictures

Reimagining Bitches Brew at the New York City Winter Jazzfest

by Dave Kaufman
January 26, 2026

Each year, the New York City Winter JazzFest, in collaboration with the music-promotion collective Pique-Nique, presents its “Take Two" series, which revisits and reimagines landmark recordings from the jazz canon. Previous editions have paid tribute to historically significant works, including a memorable presentation of Max Roach's Members, Don't Git Weary (Leo Lab, 1968) several years ago. ...

Article: Profile

Ukrainian Jazz Media: Unwavering Service

by Ian Patterson
January 24, 2026

Though the history of jazz in Ukraine dates back to the second decade of the 20th Century, jazz media in Ukraine was slower to develop. While this article's primary focus is on today's jazz journalists, independent proselytizers and advocates, it would be remiss not to mention some of those who paved the way. Several ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Musical Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr. Including Nina Simone, Mingus Big Band, and Others

by David W. Daniels
January 20, 2026

A musical tribute to the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with his words interspersed. Music from Nina Simone, Christian McBride, Jack DeJohnette, Terri Lyne Carrington with Christie Dashiel, and others about Dr. King and his call for freedom and justice. Playlist Nina Simone “Why? (The King Of Love Is ...

Article: Interview

Johnathan Blake: “My life Matters” la genesi di un piccolo capolavoro

by Marco Iacoboni
January 19, 2026

Johnathan Blake è tra i batteristi più autorevoli della scena jazz internazionale. Il suo suono incarna l'energia e la raffinatezza del jazz newyorkese contemporaneo --forte delle collaborazioni con musicisti come Kenny Barron, Bill Frisell, Dr. Lonnie Smith e Tom Harrell --Blake guida un quintetto di straordinario livello, in cui tecnica, sensibilità e interplay si fondono con ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classics from Bud Powell and others, new music from Joel Ross and others

by David W. Daniels
January 13, 2026

Classic artists include Bud Powell, Trudy Pitts, Jackie McLean and others. Recently released music from Oscar Laven, Ron Carter, Kenny Dorham, and others. Recognizing this week's birthdays including William Parker, Max Roach, Mike Stern, and Dave Weckl.Playlist Chick Corea with Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian “Off The Cuff" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 ...

Album

Thelonious Monk with Sonny Rollins 1953 to 1957 Revisited

By Thelonious Monk

Label: ezzthetics
Released: 2025
Track listing: Let's Call This; Think of One; Friday the 13th; Brilliant Corners; Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues Are; Pannonica; Bemsha Swing; Misterioso; Reflections.

Album

Deeds, Not Words

By Max Roach

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 2025
Track listing: You Stepped Out of a Dream; Filide; It's You or No One; Jodie's Cha-Cha, Deeds Not Words, Larry-Larue, Conversation.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

RIP Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Classics by Bobby Timmons, Peggy Lee, and others

by David W. Daniels
December 16, 2025

Recognizing the transition of Gordon Goodwin and Phil Upchurch. Additionally, classic music from Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, and more. Newly released music from La Tanya Hall, Yusef Lateef, Lettuce, and others. Recognizing birthdays for McCoy Tyner, Diane Schuur, and others.Playlist Alchemy Sound Project “Divergency" from Further Explorations (Alchemysoundproject) 00:00 Clifford Brown “Get Happy" from ...