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Louis Hayes (album)

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Louis Hayes
Studio album by
Released1960
RecordedApril 26, 1960
StudioNew York City, NY
GenreJazz
Length36:35 original LP
64:47 CD reissue with bonus tracks
LabelVee-Jay
VJLP 3010
ProducerSid McCoy
Louis Hayes chronology
Louis Hayes
(1960)
Breath of Life
(1974)

Louis Hayes (also called Louis Hayes with Nat Adderley and Yusef Lateef) is the eponymous debut album by American jazz drummer Louis Hayes recorded in 1960 for Vee-Jay Records.[1][2] The personnel includes the Cannonball Adderley's 1960 Quintet with Yusef Lateef in place of the leader.[3] The album was also re-released in 1974 under Lateef's name as Contemplation.[4]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic[3]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states "Although one misses the fiery altoist, the contrast between Nat's exciting (if sometimes erratic) cornet and Yusef's dignified yet soulful tenor make this an above-average session of swinging bop".[3]

Track listing

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  1. "Hazing" (Yusef Lateef) - 3:33
  2. "Rip de Boom" (Cannonball Adderley) - 5:16
  3. "Teef" (Sylvester Kyner) - 9:47
  4. "I Need You" (Barry Harris) - 7:36
  5. "Back Yard" (Harris) - 5:48
  6. "Sassy Ann" (Nat Adderley) - 4:24
  7. "Hazing" [Take 1] (Lateef) - 3:42 Bonus track on CD reissue
  8. "Rip de Boom" [Take 1] (Cannonball Adderley) - 5:18 Bonus track on CD reissue
  9. "Teef" [Take 1] (Kyner) - 7:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "I Need You" [Take 1] (Harris) - 7:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
  11. "Sassy Ann" [Take 5] (Nat Adderley) - 3:55 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Fitzgerald, M., Louis Hayes Leader Entry, accessed July 30, 2015
  2. ^ Callahan, M. & Edwards, D., Vee-Jay Album Discography, Part 3: Jazz Series (1959-1978), accessed July 30, 2015
  3. ^ a b c Yanow, Scott. Louis Hayes Featuring Yusef Lateef & Nat Adderley – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Jurek, Thom. Contemplation – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2015.