Max Roach

Max Roach was an American jazz drummer and composer, prominent as a pioneer of the bebop and hard bop styles. Born in 1924, he played with jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. His albums, including "We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite" and "Deeds, Not Words," helped define jazz's new direction. He also collaborated with Clifford Brown, creating one of the most significant duos in 1950s modern jazz. Roach often used his music as a platform for social commentary, contributing to the civil rights movement in America. The products available from the artist Max Roach include vinyls.