Roy Haynes Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roy Haynes.

Roy Haynes is a jazz drummer born on March 13, 1925, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. He has made significant contributions to the world of jazz, with a career spanning over seven decades. Known for his innovative and energetic playing style, Haynes has performed and recorded with legendary jazz musicians, including Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane. His remarkable ability to blend swing, bebop, and avant-garde styles has earned him widespread recognition, making him one of the most revered and influential drummers in the history of jazz.

I like to express certain things that happen in my life, the

I like to express certain things that happen in my life, the joy of spring, the birds singing and young babies coming into the world. You know, the whole thing as well as the part I'm not happy with, the sad part.

Roy Haynes

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