Check out Roy Haynes' creative work on cymbals, hi-hat and snare drum on "Matrix." He's a sleek, modern designer in sound. (SOUNDBITE OF CHICK COREA'S "MATRIX") WHITEHEAD: Roy Haynes at age 43 ...

Check out Roy Haynes' creative work on cymbals, high hat and snare drum on "Matrix." He's a sleek, modern designer in sound. (SOUNDBITE OF CHICK COREA'S "MATRIX") WHITEHEAD: Roy Haynes at age 43 ...

Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer who ignited the rhythmic fire on landmark performances by Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny, and inspired countless other musicians by expanding the musical ...

the bassist Christian McBride recalled playing with Corea and Mr. Haynes. “Even though it was Chick’s band,” McBride said, “he always put the power with Roy. . . . After we rehearsed each ...