Quiet As It's Kept - Max Roach Plus Four - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

‘Quiet As It’s Kept’ is a vivid snapshot of Max Roach at a creative peak, joined by his razor-sharp Plus Four ensemble. Recorded in 1960, this album captures the rhythmic inventiveness that Roach brought to modern jazz, but also the dynamic interplay between his hand-picked collaborators. The lineup—featuring the prodigious Booker Little on trumpet, George Coleman on tenor sax, and the ever-soulful Ray Draper on tuba—delivers a session that is both technically dazzling and emotionally charged. What sets this record apart is its balance of compositional discipline and expressive freedom. The group’s chemistry is palpable: Roach’s crisp cymbal work propels the ensemble forward, while Little and Coleman slice through the arrangements with urgency and wit. It’s a testament to the hard-bop era’s spirit—restless, challenging, and deeply musical. For collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike, ‘Quiet As It’s Kept’ is an album that rewards close listening, revealing new facets with each spin. It’s not just a document of its time—it’s an invitation to experience jazz at its most vital and forward-thinking. Track List: A1 - Quiet As It's Kept - 6:12 A2 - To Lady - 6:07 A3 - Lotus Blossom - 5:35 B1 - As Long As You'Re Living - 6:00 B2 - More I See You - 4:03 B3 - Juliano - 5:44