Roy Haynes was a master drummer whose energetic style and versatility helped define jazz from the swing era through the advent of post-bop, influencing generations.
Born in 1925, Haynes’s career exploded in the 1940s and included collaborations with legends like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, showcasing his unique drumming skills.
Residing in New York City, Haynes became a central figure in the jazz scene, able to adapt his drumming from swing to bebop and further into avant-garde styles.
Despite a career spanning over seven decades, Roy Haynes maintained a commitment to innovation and collaboration, continually evolving alongside jazz's dynamic history.
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