Roy Haynes quotes

Roy Haynes is an American jazz drummer renowned for his dynamic playing and influential career spanning over seven decades. His innovative rhythms and collaborations with legends like John Coltrane and Miles Davis have left a lasting impact on modern jazz. He continues to inspire new generations of musicians through his performances and recordings. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I like to express certain things that happen in my life, the joy of spring, the birds singing and young babies coming into the world. You know, the whole thing as well as the part I'm not happy with, the sad part.

Roy Haynes

This is my religion. I take long breaks now when I don't perform and I am not myself when I am not performing.

Roy Haynes

I'm still growing I take each day, one day-at-a-time. I'm always thinking and dreaming. As long as this heart keeps beating, there will be new things coming along.

Roy Haynes

Advice may not be good advice 10 or 15 years from now. Someone could tell you something years ago and it might not work now. The world is constantly changing. One word could mean something different today. Today you can't give advice to anyone.

Roy Haynes

The fountain of youth with the youthful young musician is one meaning, and the fountain of youth with the youthful energy of the leader is another meaning.

Roy Haynes