Being a legendary drummer is only part of Max Roach's musical personality; he is also an accomplished composer and storyteller. Roach relates a few of his many musical memories from performing with greats like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Dizzy Gillespie. He treats listeners to a selection of his own compositions. Roach, host McPartland, and bassist Ray Drummond collaborate on "I'll Remember Clifford" and "Joy Spring."

Roach died August 16, 2007. Click here for NPR's obituary.

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Set List for Max Roach on Piano Jazz:

Drum Also Waltzes (M. Roach) - drum solo

Now's the Time (C. Parker) - piano, bass, drums

Billy the Kid (M. Roach) - drum solo

I'll Remember Clifford (G. Hendricks) - piano, bass, drums

Smoke That Thunders (M. Roach) - drum solo

Joy Spring (Hendricks, Brown) - piano, bass, drums

Giant Steps (J. Coltrane) - piano, bass, drums

All The Things You Are (Hammerstein,Kern) - piano, bass, drums