Max Roach 1924-2007: Thousands Pay Tribute to the Legendary Jazz Drummer, Educator, Activist

I somehow missed this back in August. Dig it: a man who knew his drums -- and his country.

Click on the image on the left to read his famous contractual stipulation.

From Drummerworld: Max Roach in action:

DrumSolo from "Session"	"Session" Full Version	Drums Unlimited
fine Brushwork "Where Is The Wind?"	I have a Dream Martin Luther King	fine Hi-Hat Workout
Max Roach Hi-Hat WorkOut: Papa Jo Jones Max Roach Brush WorkOut: The Sweeper
Max Roach DrumSolo: The Third Eye	Max Roach The Drums Also Waltzes	Max Roach DrumSolo 2