1958 · Roots and 2 more
By 1989 George Benson was known for pop and R&B hits, but Tenderly was an acoustic standards date. The drum chair went to Louis Hayes, a hard bop drummer who had been working the same way since the late 1950s.
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Louis Hayes
1 album as leader and 17 as sideman (1958–2025), each listed chronologically.
As Leader · 1
As Sideman · 17
Notes on these albums · 2
1960 · The Soul Society
Sam Jones served in Cannonball Adderley's quintet (1955-56 and 1959-64) and recorded his debut leader date The Soul Society for Riverside. He later anchored the Oscar Peterson Trio from 1966 to 1970.
