Veteran jazz drummer Roy Haynes died in Nassau County ... first in 1988 for his Blues For Coltrane - A Tribute To John Coltrane for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group.

Though still without piano or bass (the pillars of harmony and time in most jazz groups), the music is as ripe and full as it ...

The drummer explored a range of musical styles ... Haynes won two Grammy Awards in his career: best jazz instrumental performance, group in 1989 ("Blues for Coltrane - A Tribute to John Coltrane ...

Musicians both established and up-and-coming stretched themselves in fresh ways over the last year, creating poignant moments ...