Max Roach was an influential American jazz drummer, composer, and educator, who played a pivotal role in the development of modern jazz. Born in 1924 in Newland, he became known for his innovative rhythms and unique approach to drumming, which helped shape the sound of jazz. Roach's career was marked by collaborations with many legendary musicians, and he also made significant contributions to the field of music education. He passed away in 2007 in New York City at the age of 83.
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Meaning of the name - Max
Greatest, greatest one
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Place of Birth: Newland
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: Boys High School | Manhattan School of Music | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation: recording artist | jazz musician | percussionist | university teacher | bandleader | composer
Spouses: Abbey Lincoln
Employers: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Awards Received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | MacArthur Fellows Program | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Paul Acket Award | NEA Jazz Masters
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Ephemeris for January 1, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Capricorn 1 | 11 Capricorn 32 | 21 Aries 31 |
| Moon | 4 Scorpio 4 | 3 Aquarius 26 | 12 Cancer 56 |
| Mercury | 28 Capricorn 25 | 20 Sagittarius 47 | 9 Taurus 58 |
| Venus | 7 Aquarius 55 | 28 Aquarius 28 | 6 Gemini 47 |
| Mars | 18 Scorpio 23 | 1 Leo 41 | 22 Capricorn 16 |
| Jupiter | 8 Sagittarius 3 | 13 Gemini 8 | 19 Sagittarius 36 |
| Saturn | 1 Scorpio 31 | 14 Pisces 31 | 0 Scorpio 15 |
| Uranus | 14 Pisces 16 | 23 Taurus 38 | 19 Pisces 24 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 58 | 27 Pisces 18 | 17 Leo 39 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 20 | 1 Aquarius 5 | 10 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 58 | 1 Aries 27 | 29 Leo 37 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 58 | 1 Libra 27 | 29 Aquarius 37 |
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