Northampton Jazz Festival Presents:
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro
Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 7 to 9 PM
Tickets: $15 in advance on Eventbrite; $20 at the door
Wine & cheese reception before the film screening, starting at 6 PM
Q&A session after the film with director Sam Pollard and NEPM’s Jazz à la Mode host, Tom Reney
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, composer, bandleader, and social activist through a remarkable series of creative peaks, struggles, and personal reinventions—from the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights years, surveying the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Date
June 15
Time
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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