American Jazzscapes in the Middle East - Artists
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Max Roach

Name: Max Roach
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Roach
Wikipedia Summary: Max Roach was an American jazz drummer and composer. He was a pioneer of bebop and played with many of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
Born: 1924
Died: 2007
Url1: https://www.maxroach.com/
Url2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/max-roach-mn0000324011
Notes: Max Roach's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a primary focus of his career. His work was deeply rooted in bebop and avant-garde jazz traditions. However, Roach's innovative approach to rhythm and his interest in exploring diverse musical influences occasionally led to the incorporation of elements that could be associated with non-Western musical traditions. His collaborations with musicians from various backgrounds and his commitment to using music as a form of cultural and political expression may have included some engagement with Middle Eastern musical concepts, even if not as prominently as his work within the jazz tradition.