Roy Haynes

Biography

A drummer of perpetual modernity, Roy Haynes was a key participant in nearly every era of modern jazz. His crisp, sharp, and interactive style, nicknamed 'Snap Crackle', made him an indispensable sideman and an innovative leader. From his early work in the 1940s with swing icon *Lester Young* and bebop pioneer *Charlie Parker*, through avant-garde explorations with *John Coltrane* on the #Impulse!# label and fusion landmarks like 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs' with *Chick Corea*, Haynes consistently pushed the art of drumming forward. As a leader, his albums like 'Out of the Afternoon' and his Grammy-nominated 'Fountain of Youth' showcased his enduring vitality.