Max Roach
- Author
- South Carolina Public Radio
- Published
- Thu 14 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_11445_683da9e6-08d2-4d4a-9b90-fcde41dbcdca&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F11445%2Ffeed-rss.xml
When it comes to polyrhythms in jazz, one name stands out—Max Roach. This pioneer of bebop and beyond used the drum kit like a full orchestra. He played multiple rhythms simultaneously, often inverting time signatures.
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