Roy Haynes. American jazz drummer and bandleader has died. Born in 1925 in Roxbury, Mass., he influenced generations of jazz drummers and helped change the direction of rhythmic improvisation.

Outside of the classroom, he continued to refine his skills by reading the sheet music of swing bandleaders like Benny ...

Iconic alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson died Nov. 9 after a very long career. Unapologetic about seeking an audience, he said he just aimed to play what crowds would respond to.

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Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer who ignited the rhythmic fire on landmark performances by Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Pat ...

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The legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes challenged the idea that a percussionist's primary function was to keep time.

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