In Memoriam: Max Roach

I grew up living and breathing jazz. To see Max Roach pass away is another one of those sad days for the jazz world. A lot of the greats are gone, and of the few who remain, their old and withering. The young jazz players of today are few and far between, but they're out there (Brad Mehldau). The sad thing is to hear people talk about jazz, and think about Kenny G. For those that knew of Max Roach, well, kudos!

Others can write better obituaries than I can:

Max Roach - via Reuters

Max Roach - via AP

Max Roach - via New York Times


[mp3] Max Roach & Clifford Brown - Variation

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