Jazz drummer Al Foster, who played with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Sonny Rollins has died. He was 82. NPR ...

The History of jazz drums is more than a series—it’s a timeless archive that bridges the gap between jazz’s past and future. Although initially broadcast as an 8-part series, the content has since ...

A presence on the jazz scene even in what many would consider ... Roy gravitated to the drums early, taking lessons with Herbert Wright, who lived on the same street and had been a member of ...

Jazz musician Roy Haynes, whose eclectic drumming style helped define the genre, has died, according to reports. He was 99. Haynes died Tuesday in Nassau County, New York, following a brief ...

The answer lies in the music of Philly Joe Jones, Mickey Roker, Sumi Tonooka, Johnathan Blake, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, ...

Now a greying 49, Buddy Rich is still the Drum Wonder, still hanging on by the ... “He’s the world’s greatest living natural jazz drummer,” says the Boston Symphony’s Howard Thompson.

With an impeccable sense of feel and a propulsive swing, Hayes has played a pivotal role in shaping the art of jazz drumming. The Guardian praises Hayes for his "unmistakable style: excitement ...

Haynes was known for his collaborations with jazz legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. His innovative drumming techniques influenced countless musicians across multiple ...