Deeds, Not Words LP (Destination Moon)

Max Roach's Riverside recording features trumpeter Booker Little and the unconventional use of Ray Draper's tuba as a melodic instrument. The quintet, which comprises tenor saxophonist George Coleman and bassist Art Davis, ventures beyond the confines of hard bop. Standout tracks include "It's You or No One," "You Stepped Out of a Dream," and Roach's remarkable unaccompanied drum piece, "Conversation." This album challenges the traditional boundaries of hard bop, delivering a high-energy performance.