http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6089&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rssDrummer Max Roach has been a vital force in shaping jazz music, for he alone bridges the Swing, Bop, and Avant Garde eras. In 1942, at the age of eighteen, he was already playing with the Duke Ellington orchestra; soon afterward, he met trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and went on to forge some of the first Bebop rhythms. Roach pioneered the use of polyrhythms, or multiple interlocking rhythms with different meters that share the same pulse and thus may be played simultaneously. In 1954, Roach formed his own quintet with trumpet virtuoso Clifford Brown which thrived until Brown and pianist Richie Powell were killed in a car accident. Roach has since led countless bands and worked with dozens of Post Bop and avant-garde players. He's tackled political themes in his music, led an all-percussion ensemble, and worked in multimedia with dancers and video artists. His latest combo often plays alongside a string quartet.Hard Bopen720Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:13:34 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6089&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Drummer Max Roach has been a vital force in shaping jazz music, for he alone bridges the Swing, Bop, and Avant Garde eras. In 1942, at the age of eighteen, he was already playing with the Duke Ellington orchestra; soon afterward, he met trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and went on to forge some of the first Bebop rhythms. Roach pioneered the use of polyrhythms, or multiple interlocking rhythms with different meters that share the same pulse and thus may be played simultaneously. In 1954, Roach formed his own quintet with trumpet virtuoso Clifford Brown which thrived until Brown and pianist Richie Powell were killed in a car accident. Roach has since led countless bands and worked with dozens of Post Bop and avant-garde players. He's tackled political themes in his music, led an all-percussion ensemble, and worked in multimedia with dancers and video artists. His latest combo often plays alongside a string quartet. http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29394604&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:28:42 -0700 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 29394604 ply.29394604 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29394604&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28643446&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:26:55 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 28643446 ply.28643446 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28643446&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28536129&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:04:53 -0700 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 28536129 ply.28536129 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28536129&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16112054&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:05 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 16112054 ply.16112054 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16112054&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9922205&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:24:49 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 9922205 ply.9922205 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9922205&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924544&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 8924544 ply.8924544 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924544&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8646242&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:24:48 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 8646242 ply.8646242 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8646242&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8637181&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:33 -0800 Playlists Featuring Max Roach on Rhapsody Online 8637181 ply.8637181 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8637181&variant=play&rws=%2Fmax-roach%2Fplaylists.rss