Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time

On Jazz in 3/4 Time, Max Roach explores the possibilities of jazz in triple meter, turning the familiar waltz pulse into a springboard for improvisation. Joined by Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, Billy Wallace, and George Morrow, Roach places rhythmic invention at the heart of a program featuring “Lover,” “Little Folks,” “I’ll Take Romance,” and the expansive “Valse Hot.” It is a distinctive small-group session that invites listeners to hear three-quarter time in a fresh light. The music’s fascination lies in the balance between a steady three-beat foundation and the freedom of the phrases unfolding above it. Melodies provide a clear point of departure, while shifting accents and open-ended improvisation expand the rhythmic possibilities. The extended “Valse Hot” gives this approach its broadest canvas, making the waltz feel less like a formal dance and more like an invitation to explore. Artist(s): Drums – Max Roach Tenor Saxophone – Sonny Rollins Trumpet – Kenny Dorham Bass – George Morrow Piano – Billy Wallace Recording Info: New York City - March 18 - 21, 1957 Producer: Bob Shad Engineer: Bill Stoddard Sourced from an original pressing Mercury LP Components used for Transfer: This transfer leverages precision analogue playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a VPI HW-40 Anniversary turntable paired with an Ortofon MC Anna cartridge, fed through a Custom Phono Pre-amp designed by Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology for accurate RIAA equalisation. The analogue signal is converted via a Merging Anubis converter, powered by a Teddy Pardo Linear Power Supply, synchronised to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest X with Sigma-X cords, while grounding infrastructure utilises Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimise noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain. (Features the four songs from the original stereo release.) 1 Lover 6:20 2 Little Folks 5:40 3 I'll Take Romance 4:35 4 Valse Hot 14:18 Please Note: This release was edited in DXD PCM from a DSD256 Master then the DXD edited master was used to generate the final DSD files using Merging Technologies Album Publishing. DXD (352.8KHz 24/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings Copyright © & ℗ High Definition Tape Transfers 2026, including all compilation, transfer, remastering, and restoration aspects Play Sample Tracks