"The Free Slave" is a legendary jazz LP by the renowned drummer Roy Brooks, released on the Time Traveler label. This album captures an electrifying live performance from 1970 and showcases Brooks' dynamic drumming alongside an all-star lineup featuring Woody Shaw, George Coleman, Hugh Lawson, and Cecil McBee. The music blends hard bop with avant-garde elements, delivering both intensity and sophistication across extended tracks like "The Free Slave" and "Understanding." Roy Brooks was celebrated for his innovative approach to percussion and his ability to push jazz boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in tradition. Over his career, he collaborated with legends such as Charles Mingus and Horace Silver. The manufacturer Time Traveler specializes in high-quality reissues of classic jazz recordings, ensuring that timeless masterpieces are accessible to new generations of listeners.
This product is expected to be released on Friday 17 October, 2025 and will be shipped by us as soon as it becomes available.