Monday, August 27, 2007

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

“When Great Trees Fall, Rocks on Distant Hills Shudder”–Poet Maya Angelou Remembers Jazz Pioneer Max Roach

“Max is the Highest, the Outtest, the Largest, the Greatest, the Fastest the Hippest”–Poet Amiri Baraka Eulogizes Jazz Legend Max Roach

“I Became a Comedian Because of Max Roach”–Bill Cosby Remembers His Favorite Jazz Drummer

“I Have Seen Him at Work Moving in the Bloodstream of his People”–Poet Sonia Sanchez Remembers Max Roach

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