“I will never again play anything that does not have social significance. We American jazz musicians of African descent have proved beyond all doubt that we are master musicians of our instruments. Now what we have to do is employ our skill to tell the dramatic story of our people and what we’ve been through.”
"A Shot of Life" (1993) by Jomo Cheatham. More on Youtube.
the fight for black music
How can you disrespect black culture and still be a purveyor of it?
The Paul Whiteman's
Jazz is a 4-Letter Word
Umass: Institute for Pan African Culture
oppression & revolution
Whether it be in the world or in a band, Max Roach would not stand for oppression. He even compared classical band structures to imperialism verses a jazz band which was democratic. Racisim had impacted his life - all his life.
Birth-day
Clifford Brown's Death
We Insist! The Freedom Now Suite
Black Power Movement
the percussionist
Manhattan School of Music
Soloist
M'Boom
"Music Talks: Max Roach A Legend" by New Generation Production LTD. Director: Ben Shira
