Louis Hayes

Louis Hayes
Hayes in 1971
Background information
Born (1937-05-31) May 31, 1937
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1950s–present
Websitelouishayes.net

Louis Hayes (born May 31, 1937) is an American jazz drummer and band leader. He was with McCoy Tyner's trio for more than three years. Since 1989 he has led his own band, and together with Vincent Herring formed the Cannonball Legacy Band. He is part of the NEA Jazz Masters awards class of 2023.

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