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]
| Louis Hayes | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1960 | |||
| Recorded | April 26, 1960 | |||
| Studio | New York City, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:35 original LP 64:47 CD reissue with bonus tracks | |||
| Label | Vee-Jay VJLP 3010 | |||
| Producer | Sid McCoy | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
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
edit- "Hazing" (Yusef Lateef) - 3:33
- "Rip de Boom" (Cannonball Adderley) - 5:16
- "Teef" (Sylvester Kyner) - 9:47
- "I Need You" (Barry Harris) - 7:36
- "Back Yard" (Harris) - 5:48
- "Sassy Ann" (Nat Adderley) - 4:24
- "Hazing" [Take 1] (Lateef) - 3:42 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Rip de Boom" [Take 1] (Cannonball Adderley) - 5:18 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Teef" [Take 1] (Kyner) - 7:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "I Need You" [Take 1] (Harris) - 7:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Sassy Ann" [Take 5] (Nat Adderley) - 3:55 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
edit- Louis Hayes – drums
- Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone
- Nat Adderley - cornet
- Barry Harris - piano
- Sam Jones - bass
References
edit- ^ Fitzgerald, M., Louis Hayes Leader Entry, accessed July 30, 2015
- ^ Callahan, M. & Edwards, D., Vee-Jay Album Discography, Part 3: Jazz Series (1959-1978), accessed July 30, 2015
- ^ a b c Yanow, Scott. Louis Hayes Featuring Yusef Lateef & Nat Adderley – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. Contemplation – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2015.