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Roy Haynes: Sippin' at Bells (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

This trio record, a half-studio, half-live date in which Roy Haynes dedicates each tune to one of his favorite past m...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Roy Haynes: Dear Old Stockholm (Rating: 85/100) posted in Music January 12, 09

This version of a traditional Swedish tune favored and popularized by one of Roy Haynes's former employers, Stan Getz...

Roy Haynes: Bright Mississippi (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music May 13, 08

Since beginning his professional career with a stint in Luis Russell's big band in 1945, Roy Haynes has consistently ...

Roy Haynes: Snap Crackle (Rating: 92/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

In the late 1950s and '60s, Roy Haynes rededicated himself to the New York freelance scene. He took a walk on the wil...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Roy Haynes: James (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music December 23, 08

Since Roy Haynes and Pat Metheny had joined together (in a trio with Dave Holland) for the captivating Question and A...

Roy Haynes: Reflection (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music May 13, 08

The first bop drummer to have his selected recordings made into a historical box set (2007's A Life in Time), "energi...

Roy Haynes: Satan's Mysterious Feeling (Rating: 85/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

After nearly 25 years of unrelenting playing and touring as a sideman to the stars, Roy Haynes changed course a bit c...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Roy Haynes: Our Delight (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 21, 08

Phineas Newborn is certainly one of Bud Powell's greatest heirs. On this first Roy Haynes trio album, there's no doub...

Charlie Parker: I've Got You Under My Skin (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

On April 4, 1952, an article appeared in Downbeat with the stark headline: "Granz Wouldn't Let Me Record With Parker,...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Thelonious Monk: Evidence (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

The topic of Thelonious Monk's drummers is intriguing. While many major players, from Kenny Clarke to Art Blakey to M...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Sarah Vaughan: Shulie-a-Bop (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

Few anticipated that Roy Haynes's next move, after extended runs with Lester Young and Charlie Parker, and club dates...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

John Coltrane: Impressions (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

Throughout the lifespan of Coltrane's Classic Quartet, Roy Haynes was the first-call sub whenever Elvin Jones was una...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Andrew Hill: Smokestack (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music November 10, 08

This is one of my favorite albums of all time, of any artist, on any instrument. It takes Richard Davis and Roy Hayne...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: VIJAY IYER SURVEYS THE MUSIC OF ANDREW HILL

In 1995, Vijay Iyer, then a 24-year-old Berkeley PhD candidate in Physics with an interest in the neurobiology of ...

Lester Young: Blues 'n' Bells (Take 3) (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

After beginning his New York professional career with a 2-year stint in Luis Russell's orchestra (1945-'46), Roy Hayn...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Billy Pierce: Star Eyes (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music September 15, 09

It was producer/pianist James Williams' idea to put saxophonist Billy Pierce into the studio with just pianist Hank J...

John Coltrane: Dear Old Stockholm (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music June 25, 08

I love this version of “Dear Old Stockholm” with Roy Haynes on drums, and I listen to it a lot. A certain freshness a...

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Nat Adderley: Blues for Bohemia (Rating: 92/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

Introducing Nat Adderley, though a worthy occurrence in its own right, accomplished more than what its title decreed....

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Bud Powell: Wail (Alternate Take) (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

Though he'd already garnered a solid swing-to-bop reputation during his stint with Lester Young, Roy Haynes's ensuing...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Oliver Nelson: Yearnin' (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

The Blues and the Abstract Truth is a landmark for more reasons than one. It's a "supergroup" record that's the farth...

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The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Thelonious Monk: In Walked Bud (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music October 27, 07

Thelonious Monk, photo by Herb Snitzer Roy Haynes’ natural, boldly interactive style, combined with his clean rid...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE GREAT MOMENTS IN MODERN JAZZ DRUMMING

Transitions and developments at the drumset have been an essential driving force throughout the history of jazz. Fro...

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