Max Roach

Max Roach, the father of modern jazz drumming, caught in action in Paris – France in 1964. This is one of the few live documents in his 1960’s dense activity. Here Roach is at the head of a strong quintet featuring the deep voice of Mrs Abbey Lincoln and tenor sax giant Clifford Jordan.

Starting from an almost all standard repertoire (including gems like Duke Jordan’s “Jordu” and Ellington’s “Sophisticated Lady”) Roach along with Eddie Khan drive the music with their solid hard swinging pulse.

PERSONNEL:

• Max Roach - (drums)
• Abbey Lincoln - (vocals)
• Clifford Jordan - (tenor Saxophone)
• Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - (piano)
• Eddie Kahn - (bass)

Recorded in Paris, January 18, 1964

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. This Night Mountain
• A2. Ceciliana
• A3. Mop Mop

• SIDE B
• B1. Jordu
• B2. Sophisticated Lady
• B3. Who Will You Buy?
• B4. Love For Sale
• B5. Long As You Are Living