Roy Haynes
Roy Owen Haynes
appears on 2 albums
American jazz drummer and leader
Born March 13, 1925, in Roxbury, MA
Died November 12, 2024, Long Island, NY
Haynes began his full time professional career in 1945. From 1947 to 1949, he worked with saxophonist Lester Young, and from 1949 to 1952 was a member of saxophonist Charlie Parker's quintet. He also recorded at the time with pianist Bud Powelland saxophonists Wardell Gray, and Stan Getz. From 1953 to 1958, he toured with vocalist Sarah Vaughan. Haynes went on to work with more experimental musicians, such as saxophonists John Coltrane (deputizing for Elvin Jones), Eric Dolphy, and Jackie McLean, as well as pianists and Chick Corea.
Member of
- The John Coltrane Quartet
- The Red Garland Trio
- The Miles Davis Sextet
- The Thelonious Monk Quartet
- The Charlie Parker All-Stars
- The Charlie Parker Quintet
- Charlie Parker's Jazzers
- McCoy Tyner Trio
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Also known as
- Joe Hanes