Roy Haynes: Roy-alty – review

(Dreyfus) Roy Haynes might be 86, but on this disc the legendary jazz drummer (who has played with Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny and beyond) coolly occupies the driving seat with collaborators young enough to be his grandchildren. Haynes brings the Fountain of Youth band to next month's London jazz festival, and this session is shared by them, Chick Corea and trumpet star Roy Hargrove. Fountain of Youth pianist Martin Bejerano is by no means eclipsed by Corea's presence. Hargrove...

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