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Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach

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Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach American Masters

Premiered October 06, 2023
Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach

Director Sam Pollard was captivated by the life story of drummer and activist Max Roach.

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Take a peek inside Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln’s musical process in this exclusive.
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Rare footage of Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln's collaboration

Director Sam Pollard was captivated by the life story of drummer and activist Max Roach.
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Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach

Max Roach founded M'Boom, a jazz group made up of experimental percussionists.
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How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M'Boom

Max Roach was excited by the premise and promise of rap when it first hit the music scene.
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How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop

Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

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