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In 1940,Roach filled in with Duke Ellington's orchestra. I've been in an orchestra before. I think this helped him get into jazz.
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During the 1940s, he played with jazz greats like Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Benny Carter and Stan Getz
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Roach's drumming could be heard on many recordings,starting with his debut with Hawkins in 1943. this could have boosted his confadence
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1947 to 1949, Roach was part of Parker's trailblazing quintet. helped him build up to the top
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Roach and Clifford Brown formed a quintet. got him going on his own
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In 1970, he founded M'Boom percussion group. felt confadent in the things he did.
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In 1972, Roach was named as a professor of music. was proud to do what he loved so he kept doing it
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Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1982. made him well known
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selected as a 1984 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. he felt accomplished.I won an orcestra award before.
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Roach gave his last concert in 2000. I remember my last consert
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He made his final recording.
