MAX ROACH / We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite (LP+DL)

MAX ROACH の代表作『We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite』。

Max Roach の代表作の一つ『We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite』がリマスター豪華180gヴァイナル仕様で再発。今回はダウンロード・コード付き。この「We Insist!」は、公民権運動に関わっていた詩人／歌手のオスカー・ブラウン・ジュニアの詩を取り上げて人種差別に抵抗したアルバムで、Max Roach が差別と闘うことを宣言した重要な作品です。そのメッセージは今もって鮮烈に聴くものに響きます。オリジナルは1960年のリリース。

Cornbread Records present a reissue of Max Roach's We Insist! Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite, originally released in 1960. Max Roach's 1960 masterwork We Insist! is a suite based on the Civil Rights Movement, and involves variations on the theme of the struggle for African Americans to achieve equality in the United States, a struggle that is still all too relevant. Roach began composing with lyricist Oscar Brown Jr. in 1959, with the initial intention of having the suite performed in 1963, on the 100th anniversary of The Emancipation Proclamation. Featuring the wonderful Abbey Lincoln on vocals, as well as Booker Little, Julian Priester, Coleman Hawkins, Olatunji, and more, We Insist! is a truly stunning album, one that knows no equal from that time or since. Reissued on 180 gram vinyl; Includes download code.

Tracklist
A1. Driva' Man 5:10 / A2. Freedom Day 6:02 / A3. Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace 7:58
B1. All Africa 7:57 / B2. Tears For Johannesburg 9:36