Called “one of the chief architects of modern jazz drumming” (JazzTimes), Louis Hayes is one of the leading jazz drummers of all time. Born and raised in Detroit, Hayes was always surrounded by music, and after starting on piano as a child, his father gave him a set of drums at age 10. Mentored by a cousin that noticed his talent, Hayes went on to establish himself on the Detroit scene, working with artists including Yusef Lateef and Kenny Burrell. He moved to New York at the young age of 18 to join Horace Silver’s band, and he continued on to work with a who’s who of jazz legends, including John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Oscar Peterson, Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, and many more.
Harlem Stage presents one of the leading jazz drummers of all time, Louis Hayes, as part of their Uptown Nights music series. The evening is a celebration of Hayes’ forthcoming album, Exactly Right, to be released on Savant Records, as well as his being named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2023, which will be officially bestowed on him just a few weeks prior to his arrival at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse. Performing with his quintet on Friday, April 21 at 7:30pm, Hayes will be joined on stage by Steve Nelson (vibraphone), Vincent Herring (saxophone), David Hazeltine (piano), and Dezron Douglas (bass).
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening honoring a living legend.
Artists:
Louis Hayes, Drums
Steve Nelson, Vibraphone
Vincent Herring, Saxophone
David Hazeltine, Piano
Dezron Douglas, Bass
This program is supported, in part, by, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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Photo by Janette Beckman