Jazz Articles about Roy Haynes

Meet Roy Haynes

by AAJ Staff
March 19, 2003

Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie have many things in common--one of which is Roy Haynes. The drummer has played with these and other jazz giants during his 77 years as a percussive powerhouse. He turns 78 on March 13th, and the jazz world celebrates at New York City's Blue Note for a week when Haynes performs with saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Dave Kikoski, and bassist Scott Colley. On the occasion of his birthday--a personal milestone and ...

Roy Haynes: Cymbalism

by David Rickert
December 17, 2002

Roy Haynes is an astonishingly prolific drummer who has played on more albums than most people will ever own in their entire life. Given his demand as a sideman, it comes as no surprise that his work as a leader has been relatively sparse. Cymbalism is one of the few projects he helmed in the sixties and features players young enough to be malleable and yet bring something new to the table. Like Haynes, both pianist Ronnie Mathews and saxophonist ...

Roy Haynes: Cymbalism

by Derek Taylor
December 2, 2002

Well into his septuagenarian years, Roy Haynes is still going strong as a leader behind his venerable drum kit. His sticks and brushes have stoked the fires on countless sessions from early work with Lester Young to later stints with likes of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Only a handful of living drummers can claim such a lengthy resume of prestigious employers. Back when this recently reissued record was waxed, Haynes was in the midst of an artistically fertile contract ...

Roy Haynes: Birds of a Feather- A Tribute to Charlie Parker

by C. Michael Bailey
February 1, 2002

Be Bop.

Does the jazz market need yet another recapitulation of Charlie Parker book?

Absolutely. One can never hear too much Charlie Parker, particularly as lovingly assembled as Birds of a Feather—A Tribute to Charlie Parker.

What makes this release special is that esteemed drummer, Roy Haynes, who as a teenager performed in Parker-led groups between 1949 and 1952. This was the period of eruption in Be Bop, which had been percolating for number of years. Haynes, who was ...

Roy Haynes: Birds Of A Feather - A Tribute To Charlie Parker

by Glenn Astarita
November 1, 2001

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes joined alto saxophonist Charlie Parker's band as a teenager and some fifty years later, presents us with a ceremonial to the late, great be-bop giant. Beginning with a cast of elder statesmen such as the leader and, to a lesser extent, bassist Dave Holland, the drummer rounds out his band with an aggregation of younger talent in what might be considered an all-star gathering. Haynes' legacy, needless to state, is well documented as one of the ...

Roy Haynes: The Roy Haynes Trio

by John Sharpe
June 1, 2000

Considering that Roy Haynes’ illustrious career spans over 50 years, it would be easier to list the musicians he hasn’t worked with, as opposed to those he has! While the legendary drummer, who is now over 70- years-old, has kept steady time for the greatest names in jazz, his recordings as a leader are rare. This fine trio recording allows Haynes the opportunity to salute a handful of his cohorts -- Sarah Vaughan, Bud Powell, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny ...

Roy Haynes: The Roy Haynes Trio featuring Danilo Perez and John Patitucci

by David Adler
May 1, 2000

Roy Haynes is over 70 years old and he’s still throwing curve after curve. On this fun record, the drum legend teams up with pianist Danilo Perez and bassist John Patitucci to revisit some tried-and-true repertoire and serve up plenty of surprises as well. Each of the six studio and four live cuts is dedicated to a major figure with whom Haynes has associated since the 40s. What could be better than three of the most modern, inventive, extroverted jazz ...