Percussion Bitter Sweet

• Artist: Max Roach
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• Release Date: 1961 08
• Total Time: 40:42
• Genre: Jazz

Review

This CD reissue brings back a classic album, one of the finest of drummer Max Roach's very productive career. The illustrious sidemen (trumpeter Booker Little; trombonist Julian Priester; Eric Dolphy on alto, bass clarinet, and flute; tenorman Clifford Jordan; pianist Mal Waldron; and bassist Art Davis, in addition to some guest percussionists) all have opportunities to make strong contributions and Dolphy's pleading alto solo on "Mendacity" is particularly memorable. Abbey Lincoln has two emotional and very effective vocals, but it is the overall sound of the ensembles and the political nature of the music that make this set (along with Roach's Freedom Now Suite) quite unique in jazz history. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Garvey's Ghost	Max Roach	Max Roach	(7:53)
Mama	Max Roach	Max Roach	(4:50)
Tender Warriors	Max Roach	Max Roach	(6:53)
Praise for a Martyr	Max Roach	Max Roach	(7:10)
Mendacity	Max Roach	Max Roach	(8:54)
Man from South Africa	Max Roach	Max Roach	(5:12)

Credits

Paul Elmore (Remastering), Jackie Salway (Graphic Design), Andy Baltimore (Creative Producer), Sonny Mediana (Production Coordination), Max Roach (Drums), Scott Johnson (Reissue Producer), Carlos Eugenio (Percussion), Alba Acevedo (Design), Eric Dolphy (Flute), Booker Little (Trumpet), Andy Baltimore (Creative Director), Carlos "Patato" Valdes (Conga), Dan Serrano (Design), Bob Gomel (Photography), Chuck Stewart (Photography), Adam Zelinka (Post Production), Michael Cuscuna (Reissue Producer), Sharon Franklin (Assistant), Michael Landy (Post Production), Clifford Jordan (Sax (Tenor)), Dave Grusin (Executive Producer), Julian Priester (Trombone), Mal Waldron (Piano), Michael Pollard (Production Coordination), Alba Acevedo (Graphic Design), Abbey Lincoln (Vocals), Max Roach (Producer), Art Davis (Bass), Sharon Franklin (Design), Dan Serrano (Graphic Design), Michael Cuscuna (Producer), Sonny Mediana (Production Director), Jackie Salway (Design), Eric Dolphy (Clarinet (Bass)), Larry Rosen (Executive Producer), Eric Dolphy (Sax (Alto)), Carlos Eugenio (Cowbell), Doreen Kalcich (Assistant Producer), Margo Guryan (Liner Notes), Joseph Doughney (Post Production), Scott Johnson (Art Direction)