I wanted to include a recording that Mr. Haynes mention in an interview many years ago.
When asked if there was one recording that was a favorite of his playing, he mentioned the 1955 recording Introducing Nat Adderly, originally released on Wing records and reissued on Emarcy.
The songs are very short, but it's a textbook of where Mr. Haynes took the be-bop drumming language and began to expand it. His playing hadn't evolved into his most open, modern approach, but you can hear it beginng to show up in bits and pieces.
One other period of Mr. Haynes playing and evolution that gets slept on is during the years he had the Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble. He was playing a big Ludwig drumset with concert toms and combining rock, funk, jazz, and a bit of free playing in this group. I believe there is only one record of the group but they performed in New York City in the 1970s a lot.
Happy B-Day Roy Haynes.
I wanted to include a recording that Mr. Haynes mention in an interview many years ago.
When asked if there was one recording that was a favorite of his playing, he mentioned the 1955 recording Introducing Nat Adderly, originally released on Wing records and reissued on Emarcy.
The songs are very short, but it's a textbook of where Mr. Haynes took the be-bop drumming language and began to expand it. His playing hadn't evolved into his most open, modern approach, but you can hear it beginng to show up in bits and pieces.
One other period of Mr. Haynes playing and evolution that gets slept on is during the years he had the Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble. He was playing a big Ludwig drumset with concert toms and combining rock, funk, jazz, and a bit of free playing in this group. I believe there is only one record of the group but they performed in New York City in the 1970s a lot.
And yes, Hip Ensemble, there’s not much left but worth some research for sure.
Amazing comment John!! I don’t know this record, and had no idea Roy held it in such high esteem. Great info!! Keep it coming! Thank you John!
Another excellent & informative post, Vinnie. Thanks so much!!
Thank you Richard!
Thank you Mark, as always!