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The NY Times City Room Blog is hosting jazz drummer Craig Holiday Haynes this week as he takes your questions about life as a NYC jazz musician.

He pretty much comes from royalty, as his father is jazz legend, Roy Haynes, who is still as swinging and vibrant now as he was 50+ years playing with Charlie Parker and Louis Armstrong!

Here's a sampling of the first few questions:

What are the average jazz musician's favorite highs? -- The joint is jumpin'.

What are the jazz musician's favorite resources for learning how to improvise?

When you solo, what percentage of your solo is pure improvisation, and what percentage is planned, or mapped out?
-- peter

Of course, you can always just send us an email and we'll answer any questions you might have about the NYC jazz scene...:)

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