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Max Roach (1924-2007)
This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a musical giant – drummer and composer Max Roach – in the company of writer and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre. Together they trace Roach’s extraordinary journey: from...
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Max Roach (1924-2007) is an episode from Composer of the Week by BBC. This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a musical giant – drummer and composer Max Roach – in the company of writer and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre. Togeth...
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Published Nov 28, 2025, 105:35 long, audio available.
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