The centennial of a pioneering modern jazz drummer, Max Roach, has opened up a busy time of celebration. There have been numerous events throughout the year, including an excellent concert at Jazz at ...

“Richard, I make music so that people will dance.” That was Max Roach speaking to Summer Stages Dance co-founder Richard Colton, and in “Max Roach 100,” the performers dance up a storm. Curated by ...

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Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick Ayodele Casel leads a program celebrating Roach’s centenary that also includes works by Rennie Harris as well as by Ronald K. Brown and ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Jazz pioneer Max Roach has died. He ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington poses for a portrait. She has recorded a reimagining of the legendary Max Roach album "We ...