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Max Roach: Deeds, Not Words

In November 1958, “Riverside” label released “Deeds, Not Words”, the tenth Max Roach album. It was recorded in September 1958, in New York City, and was recorded in Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

  • Max Roach – drums
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone
  • Booker Little – trumpet
  • Ray Draper – tuba
  • Art Davis – bass
  • Oscar Pettiford – bass

Track listing

  1. You Stepped Out of a Dream – Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn
  2. Filidé – Ray Draper
  3. It’s You or No One – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
  4. Jodie’s Cha-Cha – Bill Lee
  5. Deeds, Not Words – Bill Lee
  6. Larry-Larue – Booker Little
  7. Conversation – Max Roach
  8. There Will Never Be Another You – Mack Gordon, Harry Warren

Max Roach: Max Roach + 4 at Newport

In July 1958, “EmArcy” label released “Max Roach + 4 at Newport”, the eight Max Roach album. It was recorded in June 1958, at “Newport Jazz Festival” in Newport, Rhode Island.

Personnel:

  • Max Roach – drums
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone
  • Booker Little – trumpet
  • Ray Draper – tuba
  • Art Davis – bass

Track listing:

  1. La Villa – Kenny Dorham
  2. A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
  3. Deeds, Not Words – Bill Lee
  4. Minor Mode – Booker Little
  5. Tune-Up – Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson
  6. Love for Sale – Cole Porter