Raoul roach biography samples
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The Independent Ear
A select Who’s Who on the contemporary DC area jazz scene
By Willard Jenkins
Along with colleagues Blair Ruble, Prof. Maurice Jackson, Rusty Hassan and others I recently had the pleasure of participating as one of the writers in a new issue of the Washington Historical Society’s magazine focusing on DC’s rich jazz history. You can visit that issue at the following link:
Washington, DC, actually a metropolitan region in and of itself when you consider its Maryland and Virginia environs, is rich in jazz history. The current wealth of contemporary jazz talent that resides in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) and performs around the area, with the most kinetic activity squarely within the confines of DC itself, is robust.
The following series of capsule profiles reflect the level of jazz talent affluence this area enjoys, focusing on a mere percentage of the exceptional musicians living and performing in our midst. Contributors all, we’ve chosen to break these art
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See also PhD Alumni who are listed separately.
Professor Roger Woledge
Professor Woledge sadly passed away in March For any queries regarding his work or any upcoming publications please contact Professor Alan Wilson, Professor Nancy Curtin or Dr Tim West.
Biography
RCW obtained his BSc in Physiology in at University College London followed by research training with He remained in UCL Physiology until his retirement in , being Head of Dept () and Director of Institute of Human Performance in Stanmore (). Since retirement he continued research work at Imperial College (until ), at Kings College London, at Queen Mary University London and more recently at the RVC (until ).
Research
RCW's research concerns muscle contraction and in particular in-vitro measurement of the energetic cost of muscular activity. Since this research has been in collaboration with Prof (qv). They have investigated the muscle energetics of a number of di
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Max: Sticking Power
Jazzman Max Roach Has Kept Time for Mankind's Fastest 50 Years
Times
Author: MITCH BERMAN AND SUSANNE WAH LEE; Berman is the author of the novel "Time Capsule." Lee is a contributor to Week and the host of " Culture" for WNYE-FM. Together they have written for The Nation, Conjunctions, Mother Jones and the Village Voice. Berman is the author of the novel "Time Capsule." Lee is a contributor to Week and the host of " Culture" for WNYE-FM. Together they have written for The Nation, Conjunctions, Mother Jones and the Village Magazine Desk
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"SILENCE," SAYS MAX ROACH. IT ISN'T A word you'd associate with any other drummer. "Silence makes it human. When you play a wind instrument, you're forced to create periods, question marks, exclamation points. Not on drums. I play an instrument, like piano or violin, that you don't have to take a breath on. Even tho