Eric In The Evening; Eric In The Evening: Roy Haynes Interview
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Roy Haynes Interview Highlights: Roy Haynes mentions his early professional years in Boston. Roy Haynes comments on his sons who are musicians: Craig, a percussionist and Graham, a trumpeter. Roy Haynes reflects on his recordings with Chick Corea. Roy Haynes reflects on one of his experiences while performing with Charlie Parker in 1950. Roy Haynes reflects on his time performing with Lester Young aka ?Prez? in the mid 1940?s. Roy Haynes reflects on leading a band with Sonny Rollins and his time with Sarah Vaughn. Roy Haynes reflects on the unauthorized use of wire recorders to capture Charlie Parker performances. Roy Haynes provides reflections on his filling in with John Coltrane. (Editor?s note: Recording captures interview in progress. Eric and Roy are discussing Haynes new cd at the time, titled Homecoming.) Summary and select metadata for this record was submitted by Leonard Brown.Beginning in 1969, Eric Jackson hosted multiple jazz radio shows airing from various Boston based radio stations. He moved to WGBH in 1977 as host for ?Artists in the Night?. In 1981, Eric created his own show, ?Eric in the Evening?, which now airs on WGBH radio.
