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We Insist! Max Roach's - Freedom Now Suite

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Max Roach Format: Audio CD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 125 ratings
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At a time when the civil rights movement was starting to heat up, drummer Max Roach performed and recorded a 7-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 Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace, Lincoln is heard in duets with the drummer and her wrenching screams of rage are quite memorable.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.71 x 4.92 x 0.24 inches; 3.39 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Candid Records
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CCD79002
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1988
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Candid Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00008EX7B
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 125 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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bluegreenmountain
5.0 out of 5 stars A seminal work from a formative historic time
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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A challenging listen, but in the end some great music by legendary musicians.
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Sharon Velazquez-Hubbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Preserving the Jazz culture
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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Loved some of these songs like this cover. Loved his work and the voice of Abbey Lincoln
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AndreasG
5.0 out of 5 stars powerful work of art and history
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2012
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The intersection of politics and music rarely results in art that stands the test of time. This is without a doubt one of those rare cases. Not only does it make a powerful statement, but it also features excellent musical performances. This album was released in 1960, during the height of the Civil Rights struggle, and the subject matter is directly pertinent to that phenomenon, but they are by no means dated. Can you really say that it does not relate to the concerns about inequity and political influence being expressed today? The album features the great Coleman Hawkins and the wonderful Abbey Lincoln on vocals. This may, arguably, be Abbey Lincoln's finest perfomance, and she is the perfect vocalist for the job. The music is often dissonant and very intense. if you're looking for calming lounge muzak, this sure isn't it! It is, however, very rewarding to those that will listen.
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Edward J. Omalley
4.0 out of 5 stars we insist donald
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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unusual max roach/abbey lincoln period piece. both dated but timely given today's politics. music qulity great.
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Yugen
5.0 out of 5 stars We Insist! demands freedom from oppression, now!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2010
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The great Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, and friends didn't stand on the sidelines as spectators to Civil Rights. This work demonstrates art doesn't have to happen in a vacuum, in isolation. A far cry from 21st Century Black music that uses escapism as the root justification for existance (some HipHop, rap). Secondly We Insist! is a representation of continued vigilance, intentionality, at the street level where relevance gives voice to the people.

Thanks for archiving this moment of artistic brilliance that stands as a model for musicianship as a way artists can/should operationalize their sensitivities to the plight of the disadvantaged, underserved, disaparte at the population level, because... We Insist!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Then as now, Black lives matter!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
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Young people would do well to get lost in the music of Max Roach, Art Blakey, Coltrane, Coleman, Mingus, Rollins and beyond, especially now, to understand the thread of continuity that runs from these artists' time up to the present day. The musical, lyrical content is profound and portentous. This is a good place to start since the hard messages presented go down a little easier when sung by Abby Lincoln. RIP and justice for George Floyd.
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Newfie Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Of Couse - One of Roac's best
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022
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The music was great thanks to Roach and his guest stars. The album w as just admitted to the Library Of Congress' Hall of Fame.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING (as usual)!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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Max Roach is AMAZING!! He never disappoints. I especially like his collabs with Abbey Lincoln. I shared this album with my children. They are fans now too!!
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klaus kleinschwaerzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Album
Reviewed in Germany on May 12, 2021
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Pressung okay und Musik ist gut und macht Laune nach mehr.
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John T MacLaren
5.0 out of 5 stars The real deal
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2018
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The best reissue, avoid Wax Time, this is worth forking over the cash for. Made with Max's blessing and his original masters.
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stellamarina
5.0 out of 5 stars tutto perfetto
Reviewed in Italy on April 11, 2019
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venditore e cd ai massimi livelli
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R. Bawden jazz fan
5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable album, as pertinent and emotional today as when released fifty years ago.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2015
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I originally bought a vinyl copy of this as an American import soon after its release. It was and remains a powerful "suite" dedicated to bringing to notice of the listener the relationship between black and white Americans at that time. The theme is very much one of history particularly slavery.
The suite features the powerful voice of Abbey Lincoln. Throughout she excels; her voice is brilliant; her diction perfect; and the wordless "Triptych" where she is accompanied only by her husband, drummer Max Roach. In many ways this is the most dramatic section of the whole. The titles give an idea of the theme : "Driva' Man" obviously refers to the lot being a slave; "Freedom Day" looks back to the promise of emancipation, awarded one hundred years earlier, but never truly granted; "Triptych" is subtitled "Prayer/Protest/Peace"; during "All Africa" Abbey recites the tribes of Africa" the final track "Tears For Johannesburg" remonds the listener that, in 1960, racial segregation wasn't limited to the USA.
The music is very powerful. Musicians include Booker Little (tpt), Julian Priester (tmb), Coleman Hawkins (tnr), Walter Benton (tnr) plua a range of drummers: Max Roach, plus african drums and other percussionists.
The music is reflective of jazz's African roots. This is a deeply moving and emotional album.
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Rolando Santini
4.0 out of 5 stars Grande CD!
Reviewed in Italy on March 30, 2024
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Il CD ci ha messo più di un mese per arrivare a destinazione! Facevo prima, se a piedi, lo andavo a ritirare di persona.
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