https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2007/08/17/rip-max-roach/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:10:49 -0400<![CDATA[I could be accused of name dropping to say I knew Max Roach, the great jazz drummer who just passed away at 83. But I did. At least I met him a couple of times. It&#8217;s so long ago, it&#8217;s amazing I still remember, but then, why wouldn&#8217;t I? He was Max Roach &#8211; a legend in his time, with Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey, the man who brought bebop to the drums or vice-versa.]]>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:26:10 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2007/08/17/rip-max-roach-n214337