Artist Interview: Roy Haynes

By Matt Fleeger on February 21, 2012

photo credit: John Abbott

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes has provided the beat on some of the most seminal Jazz recordings of all time. From John Coltrane, to Lester Young to Rahsaan Roland Kirk – he’s worked with everyone. We caught up with Haynes at his home and talked about his legacy, his spirit and his upcoming performance at the Portland Jazz Festival. You can catch Roy Haynes and his Fountain of Youth Band on Friday, February 24th at the Newmark Theater.

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I caught Roy Haynes in Ronnie Scotts club in 1969/70 playing with Gary Burtons band, a long time ago but I will never forget a solo he played with brushes , it was the most incredible solo I have ever heard and seen ,,the guy is gifted !
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I’ve heard Roy Haynes and he is incredible. He has worked with some of the most important jazz artists of all time. I liked that interview. Please keep the great content coming.