An irrepressible force who remained relevant over the course of a seven-decade career, he had a hand in every major development in modern jazz.

Roy Haynes, one of the world’s most influential jazz drummers, has died at age 99. Haynes passed away in Nassau County, New York following a brief illness, his daughter Leslie Haynes-Gilmore told the New York Times in an article published Tuesday.

Jazz musician Roy Haynes, whose eclectic drumming style helped define the genre, has died, according to reports. He was 99. Haynes died Tuesday in Nassau County, New York, following a brief illness, his daughter Leslie Haynes-Gilmore confirmed to The New York Times and The Washington Post. A cause of death was not disclosed.

Devin Booker looked better in leading the Phoenix Suns past the Utah Jazz, 120-112, in NBA Cup West Group B play at Delta Center. Scoring a game-high 31 points, Booker may just be over his illness that left him battling fatigue in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. He went 5-of-9 from 3.

Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night

The Phoenix Suns moved to 9-2 on the season with a victory over the Utah Jazz in the opening game of group play in NBA Cup action. A massive part of the 120-112 victory was star SG Devin Booker finding his groove once again after spending the beginning of the month in something of a slump.