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Jazz musician Roy Haynes dies at 99 as he's hailed as 'one of the greatest drummers who ever lived'
Haynes' time at his drum kit spanned more than 70 years, as he played alongside Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Sarah Vaughan, according to the paper.
The newspaper emphasized his innovations and longevity, calling him 'an irrepressible force who proudly remained both relevant and stylish over a career spanning seven decades, having had a hand in every major development in modern jazz, beginning in the bebop era.' Some users noted the recent spate of deaths of a number of prominent stalwart musicians, including Hayes, Lou Donaldson and Quincy Jones this month; and Benny Golson in September Some users noted the recent spate of deaths of a number of prominent stalwart musicians, including Hayes, Lou Donaldson and Quincy Jones this month; and Benny Golson in September.
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