Sit down and listen: the story of Max Roach
Third Eye Productions, Ltd. for Channel Four in association with RM Arts
- Resource Type:
- VHS Video
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1984
- Publication:
- Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2000
More Details
- Summary:
- This program reflects on the lifelong career of Max Roach, who by the age of 19 was the hottest drummer on the New York bebop scene. Footage of the renowned musician, band-leader, composer and professor in the studio, on tour and behind the podium performing with other renowned musicians sheds light on his many talents.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Item content: English
- Subjects:
- System Details:
- VHS.
- Performers:
- Performers: Max Roach, Cecil Bridgewater, Odean Pope, Tyrone Brown, M'Boom Percussion Ensemble, Swedenborg String Quartet, Warren Smith, Joe Chambers, Roy Brooks, Eli Fountain, Abdur-Rahman Kenyatte, Omar Clay, Ray Mantilla, Abdullah Ibrahim.
- Production Credits:
- Director, Geoffrey Haydon ; producer, Penny Corke ; editor, Charles Rees.
- General Notes:
- Documentary.
Originally produced in 1984.
"FFH 10513."
Public performance rights included - Physical Description:
- 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- analog; magnetic; mono
- Video Characteristics:
- VHS; NTSC
- Call Numbers:
- MV 6617
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Publisher Number, Films for the Humanities & Sciences: FFH 10513
- OCLC Numbers:
- 45197267
