A landmark 1966 album showcasing Max Roach's virtuosic drumming and compositional prowess, "Drums Unlimited" is a masterclass in jazz percussion. The album features Roach in top form, leading his quintet through intricate arrangements that highlight his innovative rhythmic language.
- "Drums Unlimited" was recorded in New York City on August 31, 1966, at the Van Gelder Studio.
- The album features Roach alongside a stellar quintet including saxophonists Clifford Jordan and Jerome Richard, bassist Reggie Workman, and pianist/vibraphonist Coleridge Perkinson.
- "Drums Unlimited" was reissued on CD in 2002 with bonus tracks, reaffirming its status as a essential jazz recording.
Max Roach was a supremely gifted jazz drummer from New York City, best known for his complex rhythms and compositional skill. In 1966, he was a pioneering figure in the hard bop and avant-garde jazz scenes, and "Drums Unlimited" marked a return to a more accessible, yet still rhythmically adventurous, style after a period of exploring freer forms.
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