Parisian Sketches

by Max Roach

Parisian Sketches cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:55
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Stanley Turrentine, Tommy Turrentine, Julian Priester, Bob Boswell

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded during Max Roach's residency in Europe, 'Parisian Sketches' is a thematic suite reflecting the atmosphere of the French capital. The album features a strong lineup including Tommy Turrentine and Stanley Turrentine, demonstrating intricate, sophisticated hard bop arrangements. Roach's composition balances his politically charged period with a romantic, conceptual focus.

Genres

Descriptors: percussive, improvisation, virtuosic, classic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Parisian Sketches (16:38)
  2. Nica (4:40)
  3. Petit Dejeuner (5:00)
  4. Un Nouveau Complet (3:19)
  5. Liberate (5:18)

Credits

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