• Genre: Jazz
• Active: '70s, '80s, '90s
• Major Members: Ray Mantilla, Max Roach, Joe Chambers, Roy Brooks, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits

Biography

In 1970, Max Roach first organized M'Boom, a unique unit comprised entirely of percussionists. By utilizing such instruments as marimba, xylophone, tympani, vibes, bells, gongs, drum sets, and even a musical saw, Roach leads a very colorful and self-sufficient group. Originally a septet comprised of Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, Omar Clay, Joe Chambers, Roy Brooks, and Ray Mantilla, the group grew to ten pieces in later years. A part-time project, M'Boom has recorded for Baystate (1973), Columbia (1979), Soul Note (1984), and Blue Moon (1992) and appeared at the 1994 Monterey Jazz Festival. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Representative Albums:

Live at S.O.B.'s New York, M'Boom Re: Percussion, Collage

Similar Artists:

Sun Ra, Old and New Dreams, The Brotherhood of Breath, Globe Unity Orchestra, Max Roach, The Jazz Renegades, Joe Chambers, Roy Brooks

Live at S.O.B.'s New York Buy this CD

Collage Buy this CD