Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene explained

Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene is an album by the American jazz drummer Max Roach featuring tracks recorded in Chicago in 1958 and released on the EmArcy label in mono; alternate versions of four tracks were released in Japan on a 1984 stereo reissue.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars. In his review, Scott Yanow wrote, "This album might be brief (only around 31 minutes) but it has plenty of fine playing."^[2]

Track listing

1. "Shirley" (George Coleman) - 6:42
2. "My Old Flame" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) - 3:41
3. "Sporty" (Bill Lee) - 5:53
4. "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 4:23
5. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Benny Goodman, Andy Razaf, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb) - 2:55
6. "Memo: To Maurice" (Eddie Baker) - 7:47

Personnel

• Max Roach - drums
• Booker Little - trumpet
• George Coleman - tenor saxophone
  • Eddie Baker - piano Bob Cranshaw - upright bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/max-roach/catalog/#emarcy-mg-36132 Max Roach discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 20, 2012