A four disc boxed set (3 CDs + 1 bonus DVD) celebrating the career of legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
A Life in Time not only tells Roy's story - it tells a thrilling story of jazz, and all of its glorious changes. Featuring highlights of Roy's work as a sideman and as a bandleader, this one-of-a-kind collection brings together a plethora of history-making recordings.
Roy was there: Bud Powell's first sessions for Blue Note ("Bouncin' with Bud"); Sonny Rollins' first recordings as a leader ("I Know," featuring Miles Davis on piano); Charlie Parker's classic latin sessions ("My Little Suede Shoes"); Etta Jones' break-out hit for Prestige ("Don't Go To Strangers"); Eric Dolphy's boundary stretching Outward Bound; Thelonious Monk with Johnny Griffin at The Five Spot ("Rhythm-a-ning"); John Coltrane changing the sound of the Newport Jazz Festival ("My Favorite Things"); Chick Corea's breakthrough ("Matrix"); and the list goes on!
Equally as impressive are Roy's great moments as a leader: with Phineas Newborn and Paul Chambers from We Three; with Rahsaan Roland Kirk on the classic Out of the Afternoon; the funky fusion of Roy's early 70's Mainstream recordings ("Equipoise"); great moments with Pat Metheny ("James"); Kenny Garrett, Roy Hargrove and Dave Holland featured on the all-star tribute to Bird ("My Heart Belongs To Daddy"); to his most recent Grammy Nominated recordings with the Fountain of Youth band.
Featuring a brand new essay by renowned author and jazz historian Ashley Kahn, and a wonderful bonus DVD (45 min) featuring exclusive interviews, a rare performance from 1973, and a jaw-dropping performance from the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival! A Life in Time: The Roy Haynes Story is the jazz event of the year!
Original track listing 'A Life In Times'
1 Ding Dong - Lester Young
2 Bouncin' With Bud - Bud Powell
3 My Little Suede Shoes - Charlie Parker
4 Morpheus - Miles Davis
5 Down - Miles Davis
6 I Know - Sonny Rollins
7 I'll Walk Alone - Charlie Parker
8 Two Brothers - Nat Adderley
9 Shulie-A-Bop - Sarah Vaughan
10 How High The Moon - Sarah Vaughan
11 Reflection - Roy Haynes
12 Rhythm-A-Ning - Thelonious Monk Quartet
13 Don't Go To Strangers - Etta Jones
14 Green Dolphin Street - Eric Dolphy
15 I'm Late, I'm Late - Stan Getz
16 Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
17 Long Wharf - Roy Haynes
1 Snap Crackle - Roy Haynes
2 Esoteric - Jackie McLean
3 After The Rain - John Coltrane
4 Black Fire - Andrew Hill
5 Poppa Daddy and Me - Jack DeJohnette
6 Matrix - Chick Corea
7 Transfiguration - Alice Coltrane
8 Little Peace in C for U - Stephane Grappelli & Michel Petrucciani
9 Question and Answer - Burton / Metheny / Corea / Holland / Haynes
10 My Favorite Things - John Coltrane
1 Jmes - Roy Haynes
2 Equipoise - Roy Haynes
3 After Sunrise - Roy Haynes
4 My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Roy Haynes
5 Vistalite - Roy Haynes
6 Water Children - Roy Haynes
7 Brown Skin Girl - Roy Haynes
8 Greensleeves - Roy Haynes
9 Hippidy Hop (Drum Solo) - Roy Haynes
10 Segment - Roy Haynes
