R.I.P Roy Haynes March 13, 1925 - November 12, 2024

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  • @producer2123
    @producer2123 Місяць тому +97

    This tribute to Roy Haynes is beautiful. He will never be forgotten in the jazz world. Thank you so very much!

  • @jimtakahashi4638
    @jimtakahashi4638 Місяць тому +46

    Roy has been 1 of my very fave drummers for decades. His drumming was very dynamic yet very sensible and sensitive. What a powerful, soulful, tasteful and intelligent drummer!

    • @blackcatjazzin
      @blackcatjazzin Місяць тому +5

      You said what I wanted to say, Rest easy great one 😢

    • @blakesbeatscolie
      @blakesbeatscolie Місяць тому +5

      Ditto! You said exactly and perfectly what I feel about one of the most infinitely amazing musicians and humans EVER!! R.I.P. to one of THE greatest drummers of all time 🙌🏼👏🏻🙏🏻

    • @haroldbrooks4235
      @haroldbrooks4235 Місяць тому +1

      Always heard of him but had never actually heard him until about 10 years ago. An amazing drummer

  • @laurentlemoing6338
    @laurentlemoing6338 Місяць тому +36

    R.I.P Roy Haynes, you will remain a legend, one of the greats of jazz drumming !....

    • @Johnnycdrums
      @Johnnycdrums Місяць тому

      My old man, handed me down the album. "Out In The Afternoon"

  • @bryandickerson5365
    @bryandickerson5365 Місяць тому +31

    Thanks again, Bret, for always doing such a wonderful job honoring the greats when they pass. 99 years full of glorious music..wow, what a legacy! RIP Mr Haynes.

  • @sheercerebralpower
    @sheercerebralpower Місяць тому +33

    The Corea/Haynes/Vitous trio is incredible!❤

    • @---wd3hp
      @---wd3hp Місяць тому +3

      I approached Roy at a gig he had at the Blue Note and asked him when he was going to play with Chick Corea next.
      It was a small talk stupid question on my part and basically made him secondary to Chick in his mind.
      His answer was a gruff, I don't know, you'd have to ask Chick.
      In my feeble defense, I was there to see Roy play.

    • @unpeople
      @unpeople Місяць тому +2

      I saw them during their '83 tour in Troy, NY. I actually got to meet Chick and Roy when someone pulled the fire alarm and I went out the same side exit as them. 🤣 Ultra-cool dudes, both of them, and so great together. RIP

  • @elithepitbulldog2209
    @elithepitbulldog2209 Місяць тому +25

    Wow 99 years. I’ll cherish my Yamaha Roy Haynes copper snare drum even more now.
    Love you buddy! Rest easy..

  • @Tyrell_Corp2019
    @Tyrell_Corp2019 Місяць тому +9

    I met Mr. Haynes after show once in NYC. He was nice enough to talk to me for a few minutes. Not only one of the best players on the planet, a genuinely super nice guy. RIP 🙏

  • @TonySchopp
    @TonySchopp Місяць тому +19

    99 years of life here in America. He saw all its highs and all its lows.
    He formed the past and taught the future. Roy, you were one of the last ground floor jazz guys alive and we thank you for your impressive reign on the drums. You’ll forever be a historical figure inside Americas greatest contribution to the world… RIP, good sir. RIP.

  • @ivanlukic2360
    @ivanlukic2360 Місяць тому +16

    Greetings from Serbia. Thank you for this excellent Roy Haynes video. A life in service of great music.

  • @adrianlyord5300
    @adrianlyord5300 Місяць тому +17

    The Body will pass away but his soul will forever ♾️ stay! Rest in peace Roy Haynes and thank you for all your great work! ❤🙏🥁

  • @3340steve
    @3340steve Місяць тому +19

    Ahhh, that was so WONDERFUL, to be able to enjoy Roy HAYNES music. Rest easy, thank you for sharing this excellent music.

  • @tiluriso
    @tiluriso Місяць тому +11

    R.I.P. Roy Haynes, one of the OG Bop to Post Bop Giants, his playing on Chick Corea's 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs' and Pat Metheny's 'Question And Answer' are some real fantastic examples of RH's playing. His music and legacy and influence live on. What an incredible, stellar example of Roy's musicality, on the tune w/ Stan Getz, Steve Swallow and Gary Burton. I had never seen that historic footage, thanks for sharing.

  • @GregGuzDrum
    @GregGuzDrum Місяць тому +14

    I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Roy Hayes for a college project. I was going to school in Philadelphia and his group was playing at the Village Vanguard in NYC. I drove up to New York, watched an incredible set played with finesse and style. At the end of the gig his piano and bass player were sitting at the bar and I walked up to them and asked "is Roy still here, I'd like to ask him a couple of questions" the piano player shrug the shoulders and pointed towards the dressing room area and said "he's probably over there, why don't you go take a look." I walked over to the dressing room and Roy is sitting at a small table, bottle of water in his hand, wiping the sweat from his head with a small towel. He was incredibly gracious and answered every question that I had. This was when he was 80 years old. I remember walking away from that moment thinking I hope I look that good when I am 80, much less sound that good. Fountain Of Youth Indeed!

  • @yuvalshayel
    @yuvalshayel Місяць тому +19

    What a legend. Thanks for the video.

  • @GlenBoyle-w7v
    @GlenBoyle-w7v Місяць тому +17

    Rest in peace Roy. Roy was one of the finest bebop jazz drummers to walk this earth.

  • @lastknowngood0
    @lastknowngood0 Місяць тому +41

    The great Snap Crackle who played with so many of the greats. Rest easy Sir. You are already sorely missed!

  • @ericpaulinjazz
    @ericpaulinjazz Місяць тому +7

    I watched your video tribute to mr Haynes a few hrs After you posted it. A beautiful tribute, the footage from the 60s I’ve seen, but what an amazing solo! Chicks trio in Japan Is also amazing(I saw that trio at the Vanguard in 1982). I was fortunate enough to have seen Roy many times since the early 1970s, some of those gigs were unusual and unique. I talked to him and had a few conversations over the years, when he was on a break, always friendly and so informative. Of course, he is one of the greatest innovators in modern jazz,Having influenced basically every drummer who came after him.ty Brett & god bless Roy Haynes🙏

  • @mikecannon3044
    @mikecannon3044 Місяць тому +13

    Roy's been right here, everywhere, all my life. That just won't change at all. Thank you for posting this right away! I'm thinkin' what'd I miss along the way? Peace and Love to All listening 💝

  • @darrylcarter9355
    @darrylcarter9355 Місяць тому +13

    I had the Pleasure of Experiencing Seeing & Talking with Mr. Haynes many times at the Detroit Jazz Festival,🥁🎼🎵🎶🥁🎙️🥁🎶🎵🎼!!!!!

  • @TomRivieremusic
    @TomRivieremusic Місяць тому +9

    I grew up listening to him.Very good drummer.He had a wonderful life.Gone not forgotten.

  • @ThomasVariale
    @ThomasVariale Місяць тому +10

    Roy Haynes I love the way you played . A self-made millionaire musically.😊

  • @geraldcourson4506
    @geraldcourson4506 Місяць тому +14

    Wow, what a loss! One of the all-time greats! One of the pioneers of four-way coordination. R.I.P.

  • @magiccarpetmusic2449
    @magiccarpetmusic2449 Місяць тому +8

    An absolute master, one of a kind, rhythmic and percussive genius. There will never be another. See you on the other side, Roy.

  • @mikebassy
    @mikebassy Місяць тому +13

    No comments yet . God bless this man and his family. Such a great drummer and I remember the live at St Nicks Charlie Parker LP which I think had Roy Haynes on the cover . The Pat Metheny LP Question and Answer was out of this orbit . Great great drumming. The bit of film Jazz on a Summer's Day with Thelonius Monk and Henry Grimes and Roy is outstanding of course . The live at Newport with John Coltrane with Roy subbing for Elvin Jones another legendary recording. The LP Times Square with Gary Burton and Steve Swallow with Roy and Tiger on trumpet. The Bud Powell LP on Blue Night with Sonny Rollins and Fats Navarro. What another great record with Tommy Potter on Bass . Saw Roy live in 1999 at the Pizza Express in London with his trio and yeah of course it was off the chart , great trio . Another time he was in Ronnie Scott's watching Elvin Jones but yeah we were watching him watching Elvin ! Loved that film with him and Chick and Mirislav in Japan that was class stuff. The man has been a jazz super hero

  • @UPdan
    @UPdan Місяць тому +9

    An exceptional, creative drummer. And very fashionable.

  • @denzilmiller2452
    @denzilmiller2452 Місяць тому +10

    My sincere condolences to CRAIG, GRAHAM and the family and friends of the great ROY HAYNES!
    I am extremely grateful 🙏 for having been an exponent of the ROY HAYNES HIP ENSEMBLE back in the 70's.
    He taught me so much about playing jazz and performing live on various stages in many venues!
    I will never forget when I was a guest at his house in LONG ISLAND, he exclaimed that he played with the great CHARLIE PARKER!
    What a revelation!
    His sense of time as well as his sensitivity to music was outstanding and phenomenal!
    Thank you ROY HAYNES for your contribution to AMERICA'S CLASSICAL 🎶 MUSIC known as jazz.
    I will never forget your influence and inspiration!
    May you rest in power and peace!
    Your former piano player,
    DENZIL A. MILLER, JUNIOR!!!

    • @oliviagilmore8125
      @oliviagilmore8125 Місяць тому

      Thank you for your condolences! Grandpa is already missed, but his legacy lives on forever!

  • @darrellroseborough7275
    @darrellroseborough7275 Місяць тому +2

    Roy was definitely one of the all time giants. Thanks for leaving a legacy for the ages. 99 years truly a blessing! I’m listening to you now as I type this message. Bless you my brother much love ❤🎵🎶🎵🎶

  • @virgiliomora2904
    @virgiliomora2904 Місяць тому +10

    One of the last my drummer-musicians heroes!! I met him once off stage in a concert in Portugal and, knowing my love for jazz drumming, said to me: If you come to New York send me a post card before. Mr. Haynes what is your address. Just write Roy Haynes, New York city. Everybody knows Roy Haynes.
    Even if this is not totally true, everybody should listen to his art and craft. Still is my favourite drummer in a guitar trio. That record trio of Pat Metheney, Dave Holland and the master Haynes recorded in one day. Holland had never played with Mr. Haynes before. Always on my mind and heart Mr. Haynes wherever you are.

  • @guysauco5426
    @guysauco5426 Місяць тому +3

    Un de mes batteurs préférés, et pour tant d autres.Jamais vous ne serez oublié, vous êtes Mr Haynes, la definition de l'Art et la Pureté .RIP in swing.

  • @olejazzer
    @olejazzer Місяць тому +6

    Wow Brother Bret. Bless you and blessings to Roy's family. Thank you for the news.

  • @msticdrumr
    @msticdrumr Місяць тому +3

    Journey Well Roy...You are Loved and thank you for your Indomitable Spirit!!!

  • @keyscook
    @keyscook Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for posting this GEM of an interview for such a marvelous musician and spirit. Roy will be bringing great light to the ultimate gig in Heaven.

  • @freejazzvan
    @freejazzvan Місяць тому +10

    I saw Roy Haynes play a couple of times at the Vancouver Jazz Festival. Loved the encore with him and just a high-hat for several minutes. Great sense of humour. Cowboy hat and boots... he had style. Thanks for posting this and glad he lived 99 years.

  • @andrecustodio-1
    @andrecustodio-1 Місяць тому +5

    I'm deeply saddened. What a immense talent. Great feel and touch on the instrument. RIP.

  • @callmejeffbob
    @callmejeffbob Місяць тому +6

    I literally was just wondering yesterday whether the great Roy Haynes was still with us. He was indeed still with us yesterday but now I find out that today he's gone. Ninety nine years! What a career he had, what an imaginative drummer, and apparently what a great person he was. Think about all the musical associations he had over the years with Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughn, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Roland Kirk, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Oliver Nelson, Eric Dolphy, Chick Corea, Gary Burton and so many more. RIP Mr. Snap Crackle!
    I'll come back later to watch the rest of this tribute...thank you for doing this.

    • @JazzVideoGuy
      @JazzVideoGuy  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you for watching!

    • @purplebondsaiyan2987
      @purplebondsaiyan2987 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@JazzVideoGuy Great Tribute Bret Loved Roy Haynes RIP One of my Favorite Drummer

    • @callmejeffbob
      @callmejeffbob Місяць тому +1

      @@JazzVideoGuy I just came back in to watch the rest of the entire video. Wow, great footage of two incredible bands. Thanks

  • @user-dk3ps1hv8c
    @user-dk3ps1hv8c Місяць тому +2

    Roy Haynes man - 99 years old, like a whole decade, wow! He must have seen it all, great, great drummer... on of a kind among the top of the top! R.I.P.

  • @CosmosDweller
    @CosmosDweller Місяць тому +4

    Wow! What vivid stories--that's some serious history from a legendary master. RIP

  • @sonicart1808
    @sonicart1808 Місяць тому +3

    Great Tribute to Roy Thank you.....peace go with you brother.

  • @DRUMJOCK
    @DRUMJOCK Місяць тому +4

    RIP Roy Haynes Never to be forgotten thank you for the years and joy you've given us for generations than and so many more in the future im sure your grandson Marcus Gilmore will carry on your legacy on the Traps drums snap crackle pop on skins may god bkess your soul 🎉🎉🎉😢❤🎉❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bradc32
    @bradc32 Місяць тому +4

    legendary player

  • @zangsax
    @zangsax Місяць тому +2

    Brett, you are an amazing asset to the jazz loving community. Thank You,

  • @myroncohen7619
    @myroncohen7619 Місяць тому +2

    Met Mr.Haynes at The Jazz Standard in NYC DOWNSTAIRS!!Jimmy Polsky’s great Venue…Happy Birthday Jimmy!!!On snother gig 🎉Roy playing melodically Buddy Rich licks!!Fing Bass drum almost rolling!!Roy holding Court with Lewis Hayes..Max and Higgins talking Smack at a Korner table…Ronnie Mathews and Ron Carter holding forth with Harold Land Senior and Oscar Brashear on Trumpet…Thank u for posting Bret!!

  • @philipcameron3784
    @philipcameron3784 Місяць тому +2

    Rest in eternal peace Roy thankyou for the wonderful music over a long lifetime . We,ll all miss you .

  • @gil3green
    @gil3green Місяць тому +2

    Well put together tribute. RIP Roy Haynes.

  • @kraka2oanIner
    @kraka2oanIner Місяць тому +2

    WOW...just short of 100! I hope/think he deserved a long life. Superbly incredible drummer! I saw him with Chick Corea and Miroslav Vitous once...they killed it! Afterword, the three came out for a bow, and it was the extreme of Large, Medium, and Small, with Miroslav quite tall, Chick in the middle, and Roy was the shorty! Hillarious... more importantly, the music utterly COOKED. They complimented each other really well. A magical trio(!)

  • @kennyblackbird5674
    @kennyblackbird5674 Місяць тому +7

    He was really youthful and a spirited drummer. I thought he'd live forever! Only a Pisces like Roy would be 30 years younger than his actual age! Riparadise🙏🙏🙏

  • @markowhite9422
    @markowhite9422 Місяць тому +2

    He will be missed, but never forgotten. He was a bad dude.....thank you for sharing

  • @johnthijm5113
    @johnthijm5113 Місяць тому +2

    R.I.P Mr Haynes. Thanks for the beautiful music.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Місяць тому +1

    What a legacy.
    Merci for leaving such great music.
    Condoleances to his family.

  • @skimanization
    @skimanization Місяць тому +2

    RIP Roy Haynes I listened to your drums long before i became a musician inSouth Africa in the 70s. It's not easy yo live for 99years as a musician.

  • @melissabruhn1429
    @melissabruhn1429 Місяць тому +1

    Rest in Rhythm ✨#RoyHaynes ✨ #Jazz ✨
    Thank you for compilation video. 🥰

  • @gregedenfield1080
    @gregedenfield1080 Місяць тому +2

    thank you for this....RIP Roy Haynes...you are 1st

  • @user-os9pu4vm5v
    @user-os9pu4vm5v Місяць тому +3

    One of the finest touch on the drums. RIP Mr Roy Haynes.

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 Місяць тому

    Wow, such sad news. I was just listening to you last week and continuing to be very impressed with your creativity. R.I.P. Mr. Haynes

  • @tomsmith522
    @tomsmith522 Місяць тому +4

    What a beautiful man a terrific drummer one of the best 💝.... he had a great run 99 plus years..RIP jazzman😢

  • @FCntertainr
    @FCntertainr Місяць тому +2

    Awesome video 👏📸 tribute to a great soul who gave us much great music 🎵🎶 and absorbed from the giants he played with!

  • @rumbatimba
    @rumbatimba Місяць тому +2

    Mr. Roy Haynes R.I.P.! Thank You! Thank You!

  • @TheLupomusic
    @TheLupomusic Місяць тому +2

    What a drummer ! Et quelle puissance joyeuse qui l'a tenu actif et merveilleux, époustouflant et drôle ! Thank you Roy !

  • @david100r3
    @david100r3 Місяць тому +6

    RIP master 🥁❤️‍🔥

  • @bassmonk2920
    @bassmonk2920 Місяць тому +4

    RIP Roy thanks for your legacy...

  • @oliviagilmore8125
    @oliviagilmore8125 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to my Grandpa! I'm so grateful for the legacy he leaves behind and all of the beautiful memories that have been captured by so many!

  • @JazzMessenger1218
    @JazzMessenger1218 Місяць тому +1

    God Bless Roy Haynes. Saw him with Stan Getz many years ago. Enjoyed one of his birthday shows at the Blue Note. His lovely daughter introduced me to Roy who signed a beautiful picture of him sitting behind his kit. 🙏🎵❤️

  • @Bruce.-Wayne
    @Bruce.-Wayne Місяць тому +3

    Grrrr....I'm just finding out.....was rooting for him to make it a few more months to crack the century mark....RIP, not many in jazz made it this far

  • @pangaea1000
    @pangaea1000 Місяць тому

    Now this is what the meaning “A Treasure Trove” can be use as an example.This blessed musician and top of the line drummer clearly was a special individual.For him to be that sharp minded at that stage of his life is extraordinary.He was definitely gifted.Will be missed but never forgotten. A special salute to this channel for honoring “The Great Roy Haynes”.

  • @coolruler8856
    @coolruler8856 Місяць тому +1

    That ROY-ALTY album with Roy Hargrove & Chick was my first introduction to this gentleman . I loved his drumming on Equipoise by Stanley Cowell , it’s s pure Fire 🔥. In his interview about the song Equipoise he said “ I played that song like it was mine man “ . Until he found out that Stanley Cowell wrote the song for his daughter . 😅 That generation of Jazz players through there music , helped through some dark times in life , that lasted for 11yrs . Their music has a different meaning to me . Thanks Brother .

  • @PIERRE-ERNEST
    @PIERRE-ERNEST Місяць тому

    R I P Roy Haynes (he stay one of a best drummer like Danny Richmond , Max Roach , Anthony Williams or Elvin Jones and so many greats drums players) ; for myself it"s the Chick Corea trio "Live in Europe : european vesion" with Miroslav Vitous who is the nice upload ; anyway : thank you very much for this gift

  • @JD-es5bh
    @JD-es5bh Місяць тому

    Thank you; this was a real pleasure. & I love how much laughter and good vibes this video ends with - a perfect farewell for such a man

  • @pasqualemontesano3030
    @pasqualemontesano3030 Місяць тому +2

    Grazie Master 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹

  • @williamjackson6705
    @williamjackson6705 Місяць тому +1

    Although I came to appreciate Roy later in my listening I really enjoyed his work. His albums Out of the afternoon, Just US and We Three are now some of my favorites. An amazing talent. I say that a lot but Jazz is filled with so many of them.

  • @tripacer2005
    @tripacer2005 Місяць тому +2

    We lost another great old school drummer RIP Roy

  • @Sclapt61
    @Sclapt61 Місяць тому +3

    The great Mr Roy Haynes🙏🌹❤️

  • @rightchordleadership
    @rightchordleadership Місяць тому +4

    We're losing the legends. ☹️

  • @t.lawrence1214
    @t.lawrence1214 Місяць тому +5

    One of the rare musicians and perhaps the only drummer to record noted sessions with Prez, Bird and Trane. Lester Young, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane ... Om

  • @hirscheba
    @hirscheba Місяць тому +1

    Great comp! What a vibrant 99 year old he was. Greatness transcends the concept of age!

  • @ronniemchan2095
    @ronniemchan2095 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Roy for everything you gave us. RIP

  • @ironcloudz52
    @ironcloudz52 Місяць тому +4

    his groove lives on.with his thousands of disciples.

  • @JazzGuru
    @JazzGuru Місяць тому

    What an absolute legend! As a jazz drummer myself (Connie Kay being my idol), Roy Haynes had a large influence on my playing when I first got into jazz, and I still love him to this day...

  • @postatility9703
    @postatility9703 Місяць тому

    Brett,thank you as always for such a great tribute,in both the videos and your writing.
    And thank you for all that you have done to keep this incredible music alive on UA-cam. ❤

  • @stixplayer
    @stixplayer Місяць тому +2

    Had a long and wonderful life! He will be missed but no need to morn he should be celebrated.

  • @antonioramiflorido
    @antonioramiflorido Місяць тому +2

    Uno de los más grandes bateristas de la historia del jazz,padre de muchos de los bateristas actuales,su sonido,su drive,su forma de entender la percusión jazzística,en fin .....un gigante.Gracias Roy Haynes por todo lo que aportastes a la música jazz y a la música con mayúsculas en general.Descanse en paz.😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

  • @stix9641
    @stix9641 Місяць тому +1

    Out of an Afternoon in Marciac i met Roy full of Joy ❤

  • @marcelvanarnhem2141
    @marcelvanarnhem2141 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing great jazz musician.

  • @mattmiller4917
    @mattmiller4917 Місяць тому +1

    Holy hell, that material with Haynes and Corea in the second section is incredible! That version of the Monk tune blew me away!

  • @garyrynar3308
    @garyrynar3308 Місяць тому +1

    Wow.. tough news.. all time class act.. fantastic player..5 *****

  • @RalphOnofrio
    @RalphOnofrio Місяць тому +2

    Roy.....That ride cymbal sound....Creative,inventive...You knew it was Roy.....99 years.Amazing.

  • @sheercerebralpower
    @sheercerebralpower Місяць тому +1

    Another beautiful musician in heaven. RIP Mr Haynes!

  • @MrJellyton
    @MrJellyton День тому +1

    He was a founder and an innovator. It's usually hard to pick favorites among drummers, but Roy makes it easy.

  • @T_WTX
    @T_WTX Місяць тому

    I will never forget hearing Roy for the first time on Chick Corea's Now He Sings Now He Sobs Album, which I listened to almost every day then. Been a Roy fan ever since! Thank you Roy! R.I.P.

  • @jamied1969
    @jamied1969 Місяць тому

    Thanks for everything Roy!

  • @RAULPEDROPINTOMARINHODAS-qt7wm
    @RAULPEDROPINTOMARINHODAS-qt7wm Місяць тому +1

    One of the greatest.
    RIP.
    My deepest condolences to his Family and close friends.
    Deeply missed...
    ⚘🥁😪🙏🏻🌠

  • @drumz47
    @drumz47 Місяць тому

    Thank you god for allowing US all to see hear and experience this beautiful person of music of rhythm. DAMN I MISS HIM ALREADY SIP ROY !!

  • @groove1722
    @groove1722 Місяць тому +1

    Rest in power Roy. One of the great influences on my drumming style. He played until the end.

  • @jimmybennington9572
    @jimmybennington9572 Місяць тому

    One of the lights has gone out of the world. Roy Haynes has passed at 99 years old. One of my first inspirations and heroes, I was lucky to see him live a few times and even interact with him for a few precious moments. At once modern and timeless, he was an artist that could have existed during Sumerian times or been at the heart of NYC 2050...you could never 'put your finger' on what he was doing, but the joy and inticacy he brought to all of music told you immediately you were listening to an innate master. Here is a piece I wrote many years ago published in an obscure Jazz monthly. I was informed by the editor, who rubbed elbows with Roy at a trade show, that Mr. Haynes loved the article and took a dozen copies with him(!) It came out of my deep love and respect for the man, and after searching for it an hour, am happy to share. The photo is used with permission from the Pat LaBarbera personal archives for my Elvin Jones coffeetable book in progress. L-R is Roy, Pat LaBarbera, Elvin Jones (circa early 1980's). R.I.P dearest Roy!!! Haynes!!!!
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    Roy Haynes
    Any Era
    By
    James Bennington
    In 1996 when I was living in Houston, Texas, a friend calls me up and asks what I'm doing the next day. I say nothing and would he like to get together for lunch? Instead, he asks if I'd be interested in picking Roy Haynes up from the airport! Roy was coming in as the headliner for the Houston Jazz Festival and we were warned beforehand that he may be hard to deal with and to "watch out", so we were a little nervous. The day looked as though it would get off to a bad start as we had been given incorrect flight information and arrived late.
    I saw Mr. Haynes sitting calmly by himself in the terminal and approached him with caution...immediately, I found that Roy was a kind and gracious person with a quick and, at times, cutting wit. At 71 he wore a very stylish casual outfit of khaki slacks, slip on dress shoes, and a striped sleeveless shirt. His head was shaved save for a "soul patch" in the back. As we assembled the group and got under way, I could see that Roy had more energy than the younger musicians he had with him, as well as a better attitude. Obviously, the rest of the band (except for pianist Dave Kikoski) was more excited about their next tour stop in New Orleans, treating Houston as a necessary evil. Roy, who's been doing this for 50 + years, was plainly excited not only about the night before them, but the sound check as well!
    First, we went to their hotel and Roy goes to the bar while the band and the tour manager secure the lodgings. It turned out that the hotel had only reserved regular rooms for the band. While Roy sits at the bar (fully aware of what is going on), the tour manager tells the staff that Mr. Haynes must have a suite. He explains to them who he is, who he has played with, how many times he has played at the White House, etc. It's not until he mentions Miles Davis and Charlie Parker that the staff recognize a "name" -- one complimentary suite for Roy Haynes coming up (after much haggling and convincing)! Roy graciously asked my friend and I to join him and promptly offered to buy us a drink. I refused and bought Roy a Bacardi and soda and the three of us hung out while the rest of the group freshened up from their journey. An attractive waitress less than half his age focused her attention on Roy and flirted with him; she had no idea how old he was! Hell, I can't wear a sleeveless shirt and get away with it!
    Once everyone was ready, we departed for the sound check. On the way, Roy talked to us about the old days (in the South especially) and the poor conditions for blacks then. How the band had to disinfect the beds and bathrooms, get their food from the backdoors of restaurants, etc. For a moment, we realized that Mr. Haynes has been around a long time. That feeling quickly disappeared though as we watched him rehearse his band; we watched and learned from a true master. How fresh his approach was! One thing I'll never forget is during one of the tunes in their set, a four-four swing tune, Roy did his famous triplet beat- the right hand playing the first two notes on the snare, the third on the bass drum with the left hand lightly muting the snare head. He did this rhythm for several choruses and took the music to another plane! Roy really went for it during the rehearsal; the show that night was more polished. That evening, when he was introduced he literally jumped from behind his kit exclaiming to the audience "I'm one of the last of the swing era musicians!"
    As I recall, it was the fourth of July weekend and seeing Roy perform along with the colorful fireworks in the night sky was just beautiful...Though tired from the many events and the hecticism of the day, we watched from the wings that evening with a few smiles aimed at us from Roy himself, and we knew that being around and witnessing the timeless and uncanny magic of this man was a privilege in any era! Thank You Thank You Roy Haynes!
    Post Script
    I caught the perennial Roy Haynes several years later at the Jazz Alley in Seattle, and aside from watching him up close (by the high-hat), the night was especially memorable because after his set, I remember Roy sat alone at the bar eating oysters on the half shell and drinking beer. It was pleasantly surprising to see such a legend just sitting there along with everybody else. Only a few folks approached him, so I went up and reminded him of our meeting some years ago (I also got his autograph on We Three, one of my favorite records)...while we were talking, the bartender said he thought it was great that Roy was hanging out at the bar after his set and Roy looked surprised and asked what the other artists did. The bartender told him that most of them went back to the dressing room. Roy heard that and said, "Ah man, that's outta style!”

  • @cooldebt
    @cooldebt Місяць тому

    R.I.P. to a drumming great. And that intro (and motif) on the vibes in Jive Hoot reminded me of something - then I realised it was a jazzy Mario Kart Frappe Snowland (I can't help it, I listen to brilliant Aussie ensemble The Consouls all day!)

  • @waynefoote3781
    @waynefoote3781 Місяць тому +1

    99 Years WOW! This man did something right. May he be Eternal.

  • @jfreijser
    @jfreijser Місяць тому

    Thanks Bret, RIP one of the great sound masters on the drums. I always liked to think I could recognize Roy Haynes by the sound of his snare.

  • @ericdemitri5917
    @ericdemitri5917 Місяць тому +1

    Just great.

  • @scatdad
    @scatdad Місяць тому +2

    My dad Marky Markowitz played with Roy on many occasions,he played trumpet and passed in 1986

  • @mschambon
    @mschambon Місяць тому

    Rest in power to the OG! You were the source of the new uncut and for real! Big ups!

  • @maxaletas4318
    @maxaletas4318 Місяць тому +1

    Farewell mister Haynes , thank you for the drummers and jazz music.