There was a lot that was tricky about playing with [Thelonious Monk]. It's a musical language where there's really no lyrics. It's something you feel and you're hearing. It's like an ongoing conversation. You really had to listen to this… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
I like to express certain things that happen in my life, the joy of spring, the birds singing and young babies coming into the… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
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… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
Sarah Vaughan was the Charlie Parker of the vocalists during the 1950s. — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
There was a lot that was tricky about playing with [Thelonious Monk]. It's a musical language where there's really no lyrics. It's something you… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The fountain of youth with the youthful young musician is one meaning, and the fountain of youth with the youthful energy of the leader… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
Advice may not be good advice 10 or 15 years from now. Someone could tell you something years ago and it might not work… — Roy Haynes Copy Share Image
![“There was a lot that was tricky about playing with [Thelonious Monk]. It's a musical language where there's really no lyrics. It's something you feel and you're hearing. It's like an ongoing conversation. You really had to listen to this guy. Cause he could play the strangest tempos, and they…” quote by Roy Haynes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ee/roy-haynes-43782_arrangements_there-was-a-lot-that-was-tricky-about-pl_1862413.jpg)
