The Real Thing (Louis Hayes album) explained

The Real Thing
Type:	Album
Artist:	Louis Hayes
Border:	yes
Released:	1978
Recorded:	May 20–21, 1977
Studio:	C.I. Recording Studio, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	37:06
Label:	Muse MR 5125
Producer:	Michael Cuscuna
Chronology:	Louis Hayes
Prev Title:	Ichi-Ban
Prev Year:	1976
Next Title:	Variety Is the Spice
Next Year:	1978

The Real Thing is an album led by drummer Louis Hayes which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Reception

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

• Louis Hayes – drums
• Woody Shaw – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Slide Hampton – trombone (tracks 4-6)
• Rene McLean – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3-6)
• Ronnie Mathews – piano
• Stafford James – bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5100.htm Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/louis-hayes/catalog/#muse-mr-5125 Louis Hayes catalog
4. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/HayesLouis-ldr.php Louis Hayes Leader Entry