Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene


Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene is an album by the American jazz drummer Max Roach featuring tracks recorded in Chicago in 1958 and released on the EmArcy label in mono; alternate versions of four tracks were released in Japan on a 1984 stereo reissue.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars. In his review, Scott Yanow wrote, "This album might be brief but it has plenty of fine playing."

Track listing

  1. "Shirley" - 6:42
  2. "My Old Flame" - 3:41
  3. "Sporty" - 5:53
  4. "Stella by Starlight" - 4:23
  5. "Stompin' at the Savoy" - 2:55
  6. "Memo: To Maurice" - 7:47

Personnel