He was a heavy hitter whose limber beat could lift a bandstand. (SOUNDBITE OF ROY HAYNES' "GRAND STREET") GROSS: Kevin Whitehead is the author of "Play The Way You Feel: The Essential Guide To ...

Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer who ignited the ... and musicians feel secure and wary at the same time.” Mr. Haynes shared the bandstand with musicians representing nearly the full history of ...

Roy Haynes, one of the world’s most influential ... He went on to work with some of the biggest names in jazz, as well as leading his own bands. He displayed a natural affinity for the drums.

Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer and band leader whose skill and versatility led to performances with such diverse artists as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny over the course ...

“I start playing, man,” he said, “and I’m as young as anybody on the bandstand.” Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer who ignited the rhythmic fire on landmark performances by Charlie ...

Roy Haynes, the prolific and proficient ... The Boston-born Haynes’ career began with stints performing in bands led by Lester Young, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, and pianist ...