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RIP Roy Haynes

(1925 - 2024)

Roy Haynes. Photo credit: Tim Dickeson

Legendary drummer and NEA Jazz Master Roy Haynes has passed away at the age of 99.

According to Nate Chinen, reporting for the New York Times: “His death, after a brief illness, was confirmed by his daughter, Leslie Haynes-Gilmore.”

UKJN will have tributes to this icon of jazz in the next few days.

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