May 30, 2015, 8 pm
Rose Theater
To say Max Roach was a bebop pioneer, or a paramount innovator of the drums, or a prominent social activist would be accurate. Yet these labels fall short of this American icon’s totality. After crossing paths with Roach at age 12, drummer, composer, arranger, and percussion wizard Ali Jackson was forever impacted. In a one-night-only salute to the father of modern drumming, JLCO member Jackson illuminates Roach’s conceptual and artistic genius. Roach kicked down perceived boundaries of drumming, creating clear melodies, advanced themes, and unparalleled virtuosity. His musical conceptions include early quintet work with Clifford Brown, double quartet with strings, and experimental percussion ensemble M’Boom. Jackson’s technical prowess, intuitive emotiveness, and multi-faceted vernacular are front and center in a performance which will include original compositions from Jackson. An undisputed disciple of Roach, Jackson will demonstrate the profoundness of this boldly imaginative and inspiring figure.
Tickets start at $30.
Venue / Frederick P. Rose Hall / Time Warner Center, 5th Floor
Offices / 3 Columbus Circle, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10019
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