Roy Haynes Trio

Roy Haynes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 18, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00004SRIF
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,776 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong with Sir Haynes, May 2, 2003

By 

Micah Newman (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Roy Haynes Trio (Audio CD)

My introduction to Roy came with Pat Metheny's trio record _Question and Answer_. I was immediately taken with his drumming on that record, and knew I had to seek out some more. This one gathered dust on my Wish List for way too long before I finally got around to picking it up, which is too bad. Here, the incredible dynamic tension of Roy's drumming is matched up with the Latin-tinged piano stylings of Danilo Perez, and virtuoso bass god John Patitucci. The results are absolutely ELECTRIC.

Part of what's great about this CD is that the songs represent kind of a sampling of the different artists Roy has played with over the years, starting with Bud Powell, through Birth of the Cool era Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Sarah Vaughn and Chick Corea, to name a few. Roy has played with just about everybody, and at 70+ years, he's still tearing it up with the best of them.

I just have to shake my head in disbelief at the review a few reviews down that calls this album "really boring", because that's precisely the LAST thing I would call it. Just the playing itself is utterly fantastic, and the arrangements are very exciting too. Perez's interpretations of Monk tunes are particularly invigorating. What jazz pianist, no matter what persuasion, hasn't covered Monk tunes, if not done an entire tribute album to him? These guys know their roots and pay tribute to them with energy, vigor, and incomparable musicianship. You just can't pass up this CD.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow! (For the most part, anyway), August 18, 2000

By 

Rick Mathis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roy Haynes Trio (Audio CD)

Having had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Haynes live and on disc in several different contexts, both as leader and sideman, I have developed quite a love for his music over the years. He has the unique ability to push the music to new heights while not drowning out the contribution of his fellow musicians. So natuarally I was looking forward to this release.I was not disappointed.Danilo Perez, who brings a wonderful, unique latin flavor to his playing, seems to be genuinely at ease with the music while still being quite creative. Plus, he is just very fun to listen to!John Patitucci is a bass player whos career I have been following ever since his days in the group Tamarac. His stint with Chick Corea, though, really brought attention to his very solid playing.Mr. Haynes, of course is electrifying. Playing rhythems and counter rhythems which would cause most other drummers nightmares, are totally second nature to him. After all, he has been doing this for over fifty years.In the end, though, all this great talent would mean nothing without good tunes for them to create on. On this cd that means a selection of tried and true standards, with a few more recent works added in for good measure.The first half of the album consists of studio recordings while the second deals with live cuts from a stint at Scullers.Personaly, I prefer the live tunes. The band has a tendency to cut loose a lttle more and take a few more chances. This, as is often the case, brings the excitment level up a few notches.All in all, you can't really go wrong with this cd. Do yourself a favor: pick this one up, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and prepare to be delighted!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An ensemble with class, May 31, 2000

By 

Jeff Carsten (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roy Haynes Trio (Audio CD)

What can you say about a piano trio led by the drummer? Well, be prepared to have the drums up front and active. This is a difficult act to pull off; the key to success is in the quality of the players and the maturity of their relationship. In the case of the Roy Haynes trio, everything comes together nicely. Yes, there is a lot of drumming in this album, but it's not a drummer's album. The balance between the instruments is different than in most piano trios, and it's the bass player that gives away the secret to their success; this is ensemble playing where all three players are wonderfully talented, and interact with respect for the totality of the product. Danilo Parez plays piano with a great deal of inventiveness, and a completeness of phrasing that is reminiscent of Bill Evans. He has lots to say. Bassist John Patitucci has technical proficiency, experience, a wonderful sense of rhythm, and a good deal of style. And Roy Haynes is one of the best. He is restrained, and doesn't dominate the ensemble, but his position is different than in most piano trios, because < after all < it is his act. But the man has class, and a maturity of style that includes discretion in the mix with technique and leadership. Compositions are fairly mainstream, with titles by Miles, Monk, and Bud Powell. The first half of the album is a studio session, the second half is live. Both are excellent.