On October 12, 1956, “EmArcy” label released “Max Roach + 4”, the second Max Roach album. It was recorded September 17 – 20, 1956, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad.

Personnel:

• Max Roach- drums
• Sonny Rollins- tenor saxophone
• Kenny Dorham- trumpet
• Ray Bryant, Bill Wallace – piano
• George Morrow- bass

Track listing:

All tracks by Max Roach except where noted.

1. Ezz-Thetic – George Russell
2. Free-Zee
3. Just One of Those Things – Cole Porter
4. Mr X.
5. Body and Soul – Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton, Johnny Green
6. Woody ‘n’ You – Dizzy Gillespie