Homecoming (1992)

About this title: This live set was recorded for radio in 1992, just a month before Roy Haynes's group would enter the studio and create the wonderful When It's Haynes, It Roars! The drum legend and his young quartet wind their way through six tunes, most of which would remain staples of their repertoire for years. Everyone plays brilliantly on every track, but some of the excitement of the show might have gotten lost in translation to tape. That said, highlights include tenor saxophonist Craig Handy's feature on the ballad "You're Blasé," pianist David Kikoski's blistering stop-time choruses on John Coltrane ... read more

Tracks:

1. Equinox [Coltrane]
2. Green Chimneys [Monk]
3. You're Blasé [Sievier/Hamilton]
4. Powell, Bud [Corea]
5. Star Eyes [DePaul/Raye]
6. Anniversary Song [Chaplin/Jolson]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.