The Many Sides of Max

by Max Roach

The Many Sides of Max cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:32
  • Community rating: 3.2/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Many Sides of Max' presents drummer Max Roach across a range of hard bop settings, emphasizing both rhythmic invention and ensemble leadership. The album reflects Roach's continuing importance after his earlier work helped define bebop and politically engaged modern jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, rhythmic, technical, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Prelude (5:05)
  2. Lepa (2:08)
  3. Connie's Bounce (5:17)
  4. A Little Sweet (3:04)
  5. Tympanalli (4:50)
  6. Bemsha Swing (5:24)
  7. There's No You (5:42)

Credits

  • Max Roach Quintet - primary artist
  • Art Davis - bass
  • Max Roach - drums
  • George Coleman - tenor saxophone
  • Julian Priester - trombone
  • Booker Little - trumpet

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