Tyshawn Sorey, the acclaimed drummer and composer, delivers Members Don't!, a powerful and bold reinterpretation of Max Roach's landmark 1968 album, Members, Don't Git Weary. This 2-disc CD set connects Roach's message of resilience during social struggle to contemporary times, reshaping the material through a modern, symphonic lens.

Recorded live at the end of a four-night engagement at New York's Jazz Gallery, Sorey's ensemble navigates the music's turbulence with exceptional virtuosity. Over ninety minutes, the intensity builds toward a shattering climax featuring an ecstatic vocal performance by Fay Victor, urging listeners to remain resolute until the work is done.

Key Features & Artistic Context

• A contemporary reinterpretation of Max Roach's 1968 album, Members, Don't Git Weary.
• Expands and reframes the original material into a sweeping suite drawing inspiration from symphonic works and Charles Mingus.
• Recorded live at The Jazz Gallery in New York.
• Features an ensemble including Adam O'Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano), and Tyrone Allen (bass).
• Includes an ecstatic vocal performance by Fay Victor on the album's climax.

Contents

This release contains 2 audio CDs.

Specifications

Artist: Tyshawn Sorey

Album: Members Don't!

Format: Audio CD

Number of Discs: 2

Label: PI Recordings

Release Date: 2026-05-29

Country of Origin: USA

Dimensions: 189x129x6mm

Weight: 59g

Best Sellers Rank: #180 in Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)

Ensemble Personnel

1. Adam O'Farrill (trumpet)
2. Mark Shim (tenor saxophone)
3. Lex Korten (piano)
4. Tyrone Allen (bass)
5. Fay Victor (vocalist)

Experience this vital, contemporary jazz statement from Tyshawn Sorey, a profound work connecting historical calls for justice with the challenges of today.