Max Roach + 4 - At Newport

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Captured live at the legendary 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, this album is a masterclass in hard bop from one of the greatest drummers to ever touch a kit. Max Roach leads a fiercely talented quintet featuring a young Booker Little on trumpet and George Coleman on tenor sax. The energy is palpable, crackling with the electricity of a live, open-air performance where every solo feels like a high-wire act. Spinning this Mercury Stereo pressing puts you right in the front row—you can hear the snap of Roach’s snare, the warm brassy swells, and the undeniable swing of a band firing on all cylinders. It’s not just a concert recording; it’s a vital piece of jazz history caught on wax. Show more