Hey Drummers! Please join me in wishing the Louis Hayes a Happy 82nd Birthday! Are you familiar with Louis' drumming? He is heavily influenced by Philly Joe Jones and he was mentored by Papa Jo Jones. How cool is that? He has worked with a number of bands including Horace Silver's Quintet, The Cannonball Adderley Quintet and the Oscar Peterson Trio, He also led a number of his own bands! Check out Louis with Cannonball Adderly playing the tune "Bohemia After Dark" in Paris, 1962! For more drum i

Hey Drummers! I often post about drummers that may not have become "household names" or may not be as widely recognized for their amazing skills, abilities and talents as drummers as some other drummers are. Of course, our familiarity with the drummers and bands that we appreciate depends largely on our interests and what we personally choose to get into. Here is another incredible drummer that I feel doesn't always get the recognition that he deserves for his drumming skills and contributions,

Louis Hayes: Detroit’s Jazz Heartbeat 🥁 Born and raised in Detroit, Louis Hayes turned sticks into a language of hard bop. From local clubs to Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, and Oscar Peterson, his drumming defined generations of jazz. A relentless swing, gospel soul, and Detroit pulse Hayes is more than a drummer; he’s the heartbeat of a city. #LouisHayes #DetroitJazz #HardBop #JazzLegend #HoraceSilver #CannonballAdderley #JazzDrummer #DetroitVibes #MusicShorts #JazzHistory | Flipping Det

When Louise Hay first began writing, she didn’t know she was creating what would eventually become You Can Heal Your Life. 📖✨ That book went on to sell over 50 million copies, and continues to touch millions of people and change lives around the world. Louise did it, even though she didn’t know where to begin or the impact her words would go on to have. Your story matters too. The world needs the wisdom only YOU can share. That’s why Hay House created our Book Writer’s Bootcamp, a FREE 4-day li

Tonight on SMOKE SCREENS: Enjoy this free preview and get your streaming pass at SmokeJazz.com DAVID HAZELTINE TRIO featuring special guest LOUIS HAYES on drums and Peter Washington on bass Stream is available On-Demand for 48 hours, worldwide in every time zone! Tickets: https://bit.ly/3341IYU | SMOKE Jazz Club

The sound check you were waiting for! David Hazeltine Trio with Rufus Reid (bass) and Louis Hayes (drums)! Sets tonight at 7pm & 9pm! Tickets available to all upcoming performances: https://bit.ly/3R9dMjh | SMOKE Jazz Club