February 2024 MBR The Music Shelf

The Music Shelf

Chasing the Masters
Phil Haynes
Independently Published
https://www.chasingthemasters.com
9798860200883, $35.00, HC, 310pp

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Masters-Modern-Drumming-Artist/dp/B0CJXGFZ12

Synopsis: Phil Haynes' 85+ albums on American and European record labels in=
clude collaborations with jazz greats Dave Liebman, Anthony Braxton, Paul S=
moker, and Drew Gress. Critics have compared his drumming to masters Jack D=
eJohnette, Roy Haynes, and Elvin Jones, and his diverse compositions to Ell=
ington, Ives, and Mingus.

With the publication of "Chasing the Masters: First Takes of a Modern Drumm=
ing Artist", Haynes offers up his reflections on a half-century of musical =
life. Included in this memoir are stories from onstage and backstage, lette=
rs, lyrics, poetry, reviews, thought-provoking quotes, illuminating audio t=
racks, and above all insights on what it means to live a life in the contem=
porary jazz tradition.

Of special note is the inclusion of QR codes for hours of companion listeni=
ng.

Critique: This large format ( 8.25 x 0.89 x 11 inches, 1.91 pounds) hardcov=
er edition of "Chasing the Masters: First Takes of a Modern Drumming Artist=
" by jazz musician and composer Phil Haynes will prove to be of immense int=
erest to fans of Jazz music history and an singularly ideal and unreservedl=
y recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and college/un=
iversity library Jazz History/Memoir collections and supplemental curriculu=
m studies lists.

Editorial Note: Phil Haynes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Haynes) is =
an American jazz percussionist and composer based in New York City for the =
past 25 years.

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