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This is a classic. At a time when the civil rights movement was starting to heat up, drummer Max Roach performed and recorded a seven-part suite dealing with black history (particularly slavery) and racism. "Driva' Man" has a powerful statement by veteran tenor Coleman Hawkins and there is valuable solo space elsewhere for trumpeter Booker Little and trombonist Julian Priester, but it is the overall performance of Abbey Lincoln that is most notable. Formerly a nightclub singer, Lincoln really came into her own under Roach's tutelage and she is a strong force throughout this intense set. On "Tryptich: Prayer/Protest/Peace," Lincoln is heard in duets with the drummer and her wrenching screams of rage are quite memorable. This timeless protest record is a gem. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite
08/31/1960 | Candid Records
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$11.99WE INSIST MAX ROACH'S FREEDOM NOW SUITE
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$45.99WE INSIST: FREEDOM SUITE (OGV)
All Music Guide Review
We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite Track Listing
Credits of We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite
- Raymond Matillo
- Percussion
- Michael Olatunji
- Percussion, Conga, Voices, Drums
- James Schenk
- Bass
- Du Vall
- ?
- Mantillo
- ?
- Coleman Hawkins
- Sax (Tenor), ?
- Abbey Lincoln
- Vocals
- Bob d'Orleans
- Engineer
- Thomas Duvail
- Percussion
- Nat Hentoff
- Liner Notes, Supervisor
- Booker Little
- Trumpet
- Julian Priester
- Trombone, ?
- Max Roach
- Drums, Main Performer, ?
- Walter Benton
- Sax (Tenor)
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