The legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes challenged the idea that a percussionist's primary function was to keep time.

Roy Haynes. American jazz drummer and bandleader has died. Born in 1925 in Roxbury, Mass., he influenced generations of jazz drummers and helped change the direction of rhythmic improvisation.

The 27th annual Pennsylvania Drum Show will return for its second year at Mickey's Black Box on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Steve Grenier, owner of Main Street Music Lessons, refurbished a drum set to help Auburn school music teacher Matt Konrad.