I think you should ...( 8 months ago by futboler454)
I think you should listen to it again count the form out during his solo.
You have to keep in ...( 8 months ago by SnapshotsMusic)
You have to keep in mind a few things about Max. He had his own language that was totally modern and changed how drummer played to the music. He may have also had health or technique issues that challenged him in later years- how can you keep playing 350bpm tempos at 60yrs of age? Listen to the 40s & 50s material, then go into the 70s on- yes there was a change. Its also hard to understand why some of these great drummers played on rock kits with little tone.
He was born in 1924 ...( 8 months ago by blutocampbell)
He was born in 1924.Max Roach 1924-2007
Virrgil Jones sound ...( 6 months ago by truetothemusic)
Virrgil Jones sound great on Flugelgorn. I dont think hes ever made a record under his name. Still has time though
awesome cokin bass ...( 6 months ago by chuckkenn)
awesome cokin bass player. great flg, sax and piano. max cooks though i still like him better playing traditional grip. his ideas will live forever great energy by the whole band on a traditional bluesy tune.
fut: Why should you ...( 6 months ago by nicholas9999)
fut: Why should you expect someone to maintain his same level of skill into his older years. The fact is, drumming requires lots of technique, and a lot of energy. If a guy is not playing every day, he will lose some edge.
man i wish everyone ...( 6 months ago by claritydj)
man i wish everyone still wore suits when they played the drums.
could you give me a ...( 5 months ago by gregmorrow)
could you give me a reason why we should be interested in someone's drumming, who wasn't playing everyday, who lost his skill because of old age?
greg: Don't know if ...( 5 months ago by nicholas9999)
greg: Don't know if your comment is directed at me. Roach contributed hugely to jazz, especially bebop. Maybe people want to see a legend, sort of like some people want to watch arnold palmer play golf, even tho' he can't play like he used to.
My comment is ...( 5 months ago by gregmorrow)
My comment is directed at you,Nicholas and at everybody.
We know about his contribution to Jazz.
IMHO, it's interesting to see that Mr. Roach still could play at that age, but I can't call his playing fantastic.
gregmorrow: Thanks ...( 5 months ago by nicholas9999)
gregmorrow: Thanks for clearing that up! Instead of wasting my time, jackass, why not simply state your case to begin with. Children should stay off the damn web.
Agreed. All the ...( 5 months ago by playswithpassion)
Agreed. All the people talking negative about Max Roach are just 16 year olds with a boner for chops in drumming and nothing else. they have no taste in jazz solo phrasing or the real musicality required to play that free while still keeping time. He played amazing up until his death and while it's all an opinion, talking poorly of him is a mockery to what his life achievements were.
god, I don't even know why people like us bother reading all their bullshit. makes my blood boil.
He should because ...( 5 months ago by playswithpassion)
He should because it all lines up. Spotty at best, more like spot on you dipshit...I don't even need to hear you play and I can say with confidence you don't hold a candle to his groove and solo phrasing.
not always true... ...( 5 months ago by drumgod629)
not always true... I actually find If i take a day or two off from my practice and come back completley eager and refreshed, I play much better... it really depands on how your mind works...
not true... when I ...( 5 months ago by drumgod629)
not true... when I was 16 I wasn't as close minded as most dumbasses that can't respect jazz... or max for that matter...
fucking shit... people need to actually listen and stop being so fucking cynical and look at what these drummers have done...
there's a reason he's famous, and regarded as one of the greatest musicians who ever lived...
PEOPLE! stop bein ignorant...
dude above me... thank you for being able to see what a masterpeice this is...
THANK YOU!!!
I ...( 5 months ago by playswithpassion)
THANK YOU!!!
I knew there had to be someone on here that has a real respect and open mind for music of all forms.
I applaud you.
This was real good ...( 5 months ago by jltheriot)
This was real good
I dont know what to think of Max Lots of people treat him like a god but Ive never heard that from him
I guess I must be missing something.
drumgod: We're not ...( 5 months ago by nicholas9999)
drumgod: We're not talking about taking a day or two, we're talking about guys who are being put on as a show for others, but who are not playing in a working band on a regular basis. Basically not fair to Roach.
well you see in the ...( 5 months ago by playswithpassion)
well you see in the 40's and 50's resonant heads weren't used, so their drums didn't resonate like the standard of sets today...also, an 18" bass drum head or smaller is not really a rock kit...it's pretty jazz.
well it's kinda ...( 4 months ago by playswithpassion)
well it's kinda subtle if you aren't listening for it...it's his phrasing and his really good solo ideas...especially in trading fours. which you won't see in this video.
i dont get it im 16 ...( 4 months ago by drumkid2492xx)
i dont get it im 16 and jazz is truely my favorite style i guess im a minority in this case only cause im one on the only real jazz drummer in my school and its a shame nobody listens to jazz as much anymore
yea, most people ...( 4 months ago by playswithpassion)
yea, most people don't have the attention span for it and it just doesn't click with them because it doesn't have that "dance-able" pulse that has become so popular with today's pop music. I'm getting so into jazz lately, it's the style I'm working on honing the most now.
there are a lot of ...( 4 months ago by Sloppydrummer)
there are a lot of well know jazz high school's. berkeley california high school is home to a lot of well known jazz musicians. keep practicing man and you'll find your place.
High schools are ...( 3 weeks ago by drummer78)
High schools are full of pimple faced adolescents, square parents, and burnt out administrators and teachers (or do-goodie types). I mean, your h.s. band experience is great but maybe you can find a small group of like minded folks and play at some cool loft parties with artsty folks who will love you.
We know about his contribution to Jazz.
IMHO, it's interesting to see that Mr. Roach still could play at that age, but I can't call his playing fantastic.
fucking shit... people need to actually listen and stop being so fucking cynical and look at what these drummers have done... there's a reason he's famous, and regarded as one of the greatest musicians who ever lived... PEOPLE! stop bein ignorant... dude above me... thank you for being able
to see what a masterpeice this is...