MAX ROACH

This is an exclusive interview with Percussionist Max Roach. This interview was conducted in Chicago, Illinois in, circa, 30 May 1993. Max had just released a book. This is part one of the interview. the interview was done by Visual Artist, Jomo Cheatham. Max Roach made his transition on 16 August 2007.
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[@HenryCB6175]

Thanks for your comment. 🌅🎹🎵🌅

[@massimodemajo]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I had the honour to meet Mr. Roach a few times and it has always been an incredible experience. Such a gentleman and a true Artist.

[@HenryCB6175]

Thanks for the comment. He was very enjoyable to interview!

[@Rivrlivr]

Excellent piece.
My dad went ot Boys High with Max and I had the pleasure of hangin with him backstage once at the "Bottom Line". Brings back great memries ofa great gentleman.

[@adeduction]

Thanks for these videos. He was one of my favorite drummers when I was a wannabe drummer in Chicago. Saw him his quintet wRollins-Dorham in Feb'57 @ModernJazzRoom when I was 12. Jack DeJohnnette was growing up in Chicago then too - wonder if he went to the Sunday Matinees at this club? Anyway Max signed "Best Wishes Always - Max Roach" later I glued a photo of him over it My favorite recording of his is C Brown&Roach @The Beehive in '55 in Chicago - its incredible. Thanks much for these videos.

[@HenryCB6175]

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[@dizzzzler]

Thanks for this video. Max was such a great person and a great spirit as well as being a masterful drummer. He is missed but he's not gone. I look forward to checking out your other videos.

[@Mynameisnumber5]

Thank you so much for posting this with detail. I have a masterclass project for school where we have to pick a drummer and give a description about him or her and I chose this guy. Very helpful!

[@HenryCB6175]

Thanks for the compliment and I am glad that you can use this video for your school.

[@lachlanmaclean6506]

i wish more americans were like this guy

[@HMBAD2]

Few are able to put into words as well..

[@ToniBlackman4]

Wow, such a great interview. So much history... not just about music but about life in the US

[@HenryCB6175]

Thanks for your comment, it was a great honor to interview Mr. Roach!

[@WilburWareInstitute]

Since this was done in Chicago, it's nice to hear Max mention Wilbur Ware, Ike Day, and Nat Cole, among others. We are still looking for video of Wilbur playing. . .it's got to exist. Get in touch if you find something.

[@HenryCB6175]

Will do.

[@Suchapill]

Sister, did you find a video of Wilbur Ware playing yet?

[@agostocobain2729]

Wow what a gentlemen

[@HenryCB6175]

Thanks for viewing our channel. We are very happy that it brought fond memories for you and your father.
Thanks,
Henry

[@dkschupack]

Who has a problem? It rose out of the black American experience. The majority of the great jazz geniuses have been black. Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Trane, Miles, the list goes on and on.

[@HenryCB6175]

@dizzzzler Thanks dizzzzler for your comments and stay with us, please subscribe to our channel.
Peace,
Henry

[@TheTTBT]

Wise eyes.

[@djfingersflores]

@FCntertainr black fundamentalism will never die with black fickle minded straight shooters evolving around american musical lore. . .

[@HenryCB6175]

Hello FCntertainr, how are you? I am not clear about your statement. The host asked the question and Mr. Roach responded about his musical inter action with Charlie Parker, who came from K.C.
Thanks viewing our channel.
Henry

[@passion_flora]

sounded like he said stride penis at 3:14...what did he really say?

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