The Real Thing (Louis Hayes album)

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]

The Real Thing
Studio album by Louis Hayes
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
Louis Hayes chronology
Ichi-Ban (1976) The Real Thing (1978) Variety Is the Spice (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]

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".^[5]

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