On July 23, 2023, at Smoke Jazz Club, drummer Louis Hayes led a quartet featuring saxophonist Abraham Burton, pianist David Hazeltine, and bassist Santi Debriano. This performance was part of a four-night engagement from July 20-23, 2023, at Smoke, where Hayes showcased his longstanding collaboration with Hazeltine and Burton. (allaboutjazz.com)
The quartet's setlist included selections from Hayes' recent album, Exactly Right!, released on April 21, 2023. The album features compositions by Hayes and Hazeltine, as well as reimagined works by jazz luminaries such as Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, and Duke Pearson. (music.apple.com)
Hayes' performance was marked by his dynamic drumming style, seamlessly shifting between driving hard bop rhythms and sensitive ballad accompaniment. His ability to adapt to various musical moods has been a hallmark of his career, which includes collaborations with legends like Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, and Oscar Peterson. (arts.gov)
