Max Roach
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Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924, in Newland [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on August 16, 2007, in New York City [9][1][2][3][4][5][10][6][11][7][8]. His occupations included composer, jazz musician, university teacher, percussionist, bandleader, and recording artist [8]. He worked primarily within the jazz genre .
He was married to Abbey Lincoln from 1962 to 1970 . Roach received his education at Manhattan School of Music, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Boys High School . He was honored with multiple awards, including the MacArthur Fellows Program, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Acket Award, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and NEA Jazz Masters [12][13].
Roach was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery [5].
Max Roach
Summary
Max Roach is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newland[2]. He was born on January 10, 1924[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on August 16, 2007[5]. He worked as a composer[6], jazz musician[7], university teacher[8], percussionist[9], and bandleader[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,674 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Newland[2], Max Roach…
- Born in New York City[12], Max Roach…
- Max Roach passed away in New York City[4].
- Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924[3].
- Max Roach died on August 16, 2007[5].
- Max Roach is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
- Among Max Roach's spouses was Abbey Lincoln[14].
- Max Roach held citizenship in United States[15].
- Max Roach is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Max Roach worked as a composer[6].
- Max Roach's professions included jazz musician[7].
- Max Roach worked as a university teacher[8].
- Max Roach's professions included percussionist[9].
- Max Roach's professions included bandleader[10].
- Max Roach's professions included recording artist[17].
- Max Roach was employed by University of Massachusetts Amherst[18].
- Max Roach was educated at Manhattan School of Music[19].
- Max Roach's education included a stint at University of Massachusetts Amherst[20].
- Max Roach was educated at Boys High School[21].
- Max Roach received the MacArthur Fellows Program[22].
- Max Roach received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
- Max Roach received the Paul Acket Award[24].
- Max Roach received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[25].
- Max Roach received the NEA Jazz Masters[26].
- Max Roach was a member of George Wallington Trio[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Newland[2], a town in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1911[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
Education
Educated at Manhattan School of Music[19], a conservatory[34], in United States[35], founded in 1917[36]; University of Massachusetts Amherst[20], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1863[39], headquartered in Amherst[40]; and Boys High School[21], a high school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1892[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], jazz musician[7], university teacher[8], percussionist[9], bandleader[10], and recording artist[17]. Among Max Roach's employers was University of Massachusetts Amherst[18].
Recognition
Awards received include MacArthur Fellows Program[22], a science award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1981[46]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], a lifetime achievement award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1962[49]; Paul Acket Award[24], a music award[50], in Netherlands[51]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[25], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; and NEA Jazz Masters[26], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1982[56].
Personal Life
Among Max Roach's spouses was Abbey Lincoln[14].
Death and Burial
Max Roach died on August 16, 2007[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Max Roach ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,674 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Dave Bailey[59], a jazz musician[60], 1926–2023[61], of United States[62].
FAQs
Where was Max Roach born?
Max Roach was born in Newland[2].
Where did Max Roach die?
Max Roach passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Max Roach married to?
Max Roach's spouses include Abbey Lincoln[14].
What did Max Roach do for work?
Max Roach worked as composer[6], jazz musician[7], university teacher[8], percussionist[9], and bandleader[10].
Where did Max Roach go to school?
Max Roach was educated at Manhattan School of Music[19], University of Massachusetts Amherst[20], and Boys High School[21].
What awards did Max Roach receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[22], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], Paul Acket Award[24], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[25].
Who did Max Roach influence?
Max Roach has been cited as an influence by Dave Bailey[59].