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The Real Thing (Louis Hayes album)

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1978 studio album by Louis Hayes
The Real Thing
Studio album by Louis Hayes
Released1978
RecordedMay 20–21, 1977
StudioC.I. Recording Studio, NYC
GenreJazz
Length37:06
LabelMuse
MR 5125
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Louis Hayes chronology
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(1976) 		The Real Thing
(1978) 		Variety Is the Spice
(1978)

The Real Thing is an album led by drummer Louis Hayes which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic

The Allmusic review stated "On three little-known tunes and a trio of group originals, the modern hard bop unit plays concise but meaningful solos; a different combination of musicians gets the solo spotlight on each song. A well-conceived and continually interesting session".

Track listing

  1. "St. Peter's Walk" (Tex Allen) – 5:20
  2. "Nisha" (Louis Hayes) – 9:22
  3. "Loose Suite" (Ronnie Mathews) – 4:55
  4. "My Gift to You" (Stafford James) – 7:00
  5. "Jack's Tune" (Jackie McLean) – 5:14
  6. "Marilyn's House" (Allen) – 5:15

Personnel

References

  1. Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149 accessed April 18, 2017
  2. Muse Records discography accessed April 18, 2017
  3. Louis Hayes catalog accessed April 18, 2017
  4. Louis Hayes Leader Entry accessed April 18, 2017
  5. ^ Yanow, Scott. The Real Thing – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
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