Album · 1961
We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite
- Released
- January 1961
- Label
- Candid Records
- Catalogue no.
- CJM 8002
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 37:22
- Country
- US
“We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite” is an album by Max Roach, released in 1961 on Candid Records. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 37:22. The line-up features Abbey Lincoln (vocals), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Booker Little (trumpet), James Schenck (bass) and Julian Priester (trombone).
Who played on We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite
- Abbey Lincoln vocals all tracks
- Max Roach drums (drum set) all tracks
- Booker Little trumpet on 4 tracks
- James Schenck bass on 4 tracks
- Julian Priester trombone on 4 tracks
- Walter Benton tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
- Michael Olatunji congas on 2 tracks
- Ray Mantilla percussion on 2 tracks
- Tomas du Vall percussion on 2 tracks
- Coleman Hawkins tenor saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Driva’ Man 5:18
- A2 Freedom Day 6:09
- A3 Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace 8:10
- B1 All Africa 8:02
- B2 Tears for Johannesburg 9:43
Production
- Bob d’Orleans engineer
- Nat Hentoff liner notes, producer
- A. Philip Randolph liner notes
More albums by Max Roach
Frequently asked questions
Who played on We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite?
The line-up of We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite includes Abbey Lincoln (vocals), Max Roach (drums (drum set)), Booker Little (trumpet), James Schenck (bass), Julian Priester (trombone), Walter Benton (tenor saxophone), Michael Olatunji (congas) and Ray Mantilla (percussion).
Which label released We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite?
We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite was released in 1961 on Candid Records (CJM 8002).
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