On November 12, 2024 Roy Owen Haynes died aged 99. He was musician (drums), regarded as one of best and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. In his career lasting over 80 years he recorded and performed with the best known and most important jazz musicians, including Miles Davis, Lester Young, Kai Winding, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Wardell Gray, Sarah Vaughan, Cal Tjader, Eddie Shu, Nat Adderley, Milt Jackson, Red Rodney, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Art Farmer, Art Blakey, Dorothy Ashby, John Handy, George Shearing, Randy Weston, Kenny Burrell, Phineas Newborn, Jr, Sonny Stitt, Lee Konitz, Eric Dolphy, Etta Jones, Booker Little, Betty Roché, Tommy Flanagan, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Oliver Nelson, Sonny Stitt, Kai Winding, J. J. Johnson, Lem Winchester, Steve Lacy, Ray Charles, Jaki Byard, Ted Curson, Bob Brookmeyer, Jackie Paris, Roland Kirk, Willis Jackson, McCoy Tyner, Ted Curson, John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Andrew Hill, Jackie McLean, Jimmy Witherspoon, Gary Burton, Archie Shepp, Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette, Leon Thomas, Clifford Jordan, Pharoah Sanders, Gato Barbieri, Dave Brubeck, Duke Jordan, Warne Marsh, Mary Lou Williams, Nick Brignola, Dizzy Reece, Johnny Griffin, Alice Coltrane, Art Pepper, Sal Nistico, Red Garland, Hank Jones, Stanley Cowell, Joe Albany, Freddie Hubbard, Toshiyuki Honda, Michel Petrucciani, Mark Isaacs, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny and Kenny Barron. Roy Haynes received big number of awards including “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” by the “National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences”, and the award at the “Special Merit Awards Ceremony & Nominees Reception” of the “54th Annual Grammy Awards”. In 2019, Haynes was given the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the “Jazz Foundation of America”. As leader and co-leader, Roy Haynes released 32 albums.
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Booker Little: Out Front

In October 1961, “Candid” label released “Out Front”, the fourth Booker Little album. It was recorded March – April 1961, at “Nola’s Penthouse Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Nat Hentoff.
Personnel:
- Booker Little – trumpet
- Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
- Julian Priester – trombone
- Don Friedman – piano
- Art Davis – bass
- Ron Carter – bass
- Max Roach – drums, timpani, vibraphone
All tracks by Booker Little.
- We Speak
- Strength and Sanity
- Quiet Please
- Moods in Free Time
- Man of Words
- Hazy Hues
- A New Day
Max Roach: Max Roach + 4 at Newport

In July 1958, “EmArcy” label released “Max Roach + 4 at Newport”, the eight Max Roach album. It was recorded in June 1958, at “Newport Jazz Festival” in Newport, Rhode Island.
Personnel:
- Max Roach – drums
- George Coleman – tenor saxophone
- Booker Little – trumpet
- Ray Draper – tuba
- Art Davis – bass
Track listing:
- La Villa – Kenny Dorham
- A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
- Deeds, Not Words – Bill Lee
- Minor Mode – Booker Little
- Tune-Up – Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson
- Love for Sale – Cole Porter
Max Roach: Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene

In July 1958, “EmArcy” label released “Max Roach + 4 on the Chicago Scene”, the seventh Max Roach album. It was recorded in June 1958, at “Universal Recorders” in Chicago.
Personnel:
- Max Roach – drums
- George Coleman – tenor saxophone
- Booker Little – trumpet
- Eddie Baker – piano
- Bob Cranshaw – upright bass
Track listing:
- Shirley – George Coleman
- My Old Flame – Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston
- Sporty – Bill Lee
- Stella by Starlight – Ned Washington, Victor Young
- Stompin’ at the Savoy – Benny Goodman, Andy Razaf, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb
- Memo: To Maurice – Eddie Baker
Max Roach: We Insist
On December 1, 1960, “Candid Records” label released “We Insist!” (subtitled Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite), the 21st Max Roach album. It was recorded April – September 1960, at “Nola Penthouse Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Nat Hentoff.
Personnel:
- Max Roach– drums
- Abbey Lincoln– vocals
- Booker Little– trumpet
- Julian Priester– trombone
- Walter Benton– tenor saxophone
- Coleman Hawkins– tenor saxophone
- James Schenk – bass
- Michael Olatunji– vocals, congas
- Raymond Mantilla– percussion
- Tomas du Vall – percussion
Track listing:
All lyrics by Oscar Brown, all music by Max Roach.
- Driva Man
- Freedom Day
- Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace
- All Africa
- Tears for Johannesburg
