The Real Thing is an album led by drummer Louis Hayes which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.Muse LP series discography: 5100 to 5149 accessed April 18, 2017Muse Records discography accessed April 18, 2017Louis Hayes catalog accessed April 18, 2017Louis Hayes Leader Entry accessed April 18, 2017
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 "St. Peter's Walk" (Tex Allen) – 5:20 "Nisha" (Louis Hayes) – 9:22 "Loose Suite" (Ronnie Mathews) – 4:55 "My Gift to You" (Stafford James) – 7:00 "Jack's Tune" (Jackie McLean) – 5:14 "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
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