About
Jazz and bebop drummer who performed with artists like Miles Davis and Duke Ellington.
Before Fame
He performed in local jazz clubs. When he was eighteen, he was given the opportunity to take Sonny Greer's place with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Trivia
He recorded the album Money Jungle.
Family Life
Mildred Roach was his first wife, and they had two children together. He had a son named Raoul with Barbara Jai. He was previously married to Abbey Lincoln. He had twin daughters with his wife Janus Adams Roach.
Associated With
He also worked on music scores, writing music for multiple plays by Sam Shepard.
