Tag Archives: Roy Haynes

Roy Haynes – Talk About Love! (1978)

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is from my interview with Roy Haynes at his home on November 15, 1978. According to my notes “It was raining, traffic was heavy, a chilly…evening,” and I was nervous about meeting him. Roy Haynes doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Drummer Shortcomings Lead to Innovations Pt 2 – Roy Haynes

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday, 9/22/20, I wrote about Kenny Clarke’s frustration trying to play left handed snare accents while crossing his right arm over-and-above his left while keeping time on his hi-hat. His frustration was the catalyst for Clarke’s experimenting with … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes on Papa Jo Jones (1986)

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: More words of wisdom from drum pioneer Roy Haynes about drum pioneer Papa Jo Jones. Roy Haynes: “Young drummers who never got to see Papa Jo play missed the treat of their lives. “Jo Jones had a feeling … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes – Not Everything I Play Has a Name

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Happy Birthday to drum pioneer Roy Haynes. I am thankful to have listened to Roy in concert twice, and to have interviewed him. I can’t explain why, but what I remember most of my interview with him, was … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes – Previously Unreleased 1961 Live Recording w/ Stan Getz Quartet

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Listening to my copy as I write. Great band all around. Roy Haynes burns. “Getz At The Gate” is a previously unreleased 1961 live recording from the historic Village Gate in New York City. This release features an … Continue reading →

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