Max Roach: Live at Blues Alley 1981 (DVD) 2011 Release Date: 6/7/2011
This 1981 live show at Washington DC's famous Blues Alley features drummer extraordinaire Max Roach and his band. Filmed lovingly by filmmaker Gary Keys, this intimate portrait of Roach is stunning in it's simplicity. The music and interplay between the musicians is the main focus, almost like the camera is eavesdropping on a private jam session. The band sounds full and fierce, the film crisp and personal, every note a celebration.
- Starring: Max Roach
- UPC: 760137516897
- Director: Gary Keys
- Genre: Jazz, Music Video (Concert/Performance)
- Release Date: 6/7/2011
- Product ID: MVD5168DVD
- Run Time: 60 minutes
- Distributor/Studio: MVD Visual
- Weight: .2 lb
