Friends Old and New
Friends Old and New | ||||
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Released | 1992 | |||
Recorded | January 14, 1992 | |||
Studio | BMG Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 51:07 | |||
Label | Novus 63141-2 | |||
Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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Friends Old and New is an album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.[1][2]
Recording and release[]
The album was recorded at BMG Studios in New York City on January 14, 1992.[1] It was produced by Bob Thiele.[3] The musicians were pianist John Hicks, trumpeters Greg Gisbert and Clark Terry, trombonist Al Grey, tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate.[1] "I Want to Talk About You" is a trio track.[3]
Friends Old and New was released by Novus Records.[1]
Reception[]
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On Allmusic, Ron Wynn observed "pianist John Hicks playing in various combo settings with some excellent musical associates ... for some powerhouse numbers".[4]
Track listing[]
- "Hicks Tone" (John Hicks) – 7:52
- "I Want to Talk About You" (Billy Eckstine) – 5:56
- "Bop Scotch" (Glenn Osser, Bob Thiele) – 4:58
- "True Blue" (Osser, Thiele) – 6:34
- "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 6:43
- "Nutty" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:30
- "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 6:26
- "Rosetta" (Earl Hines, Henri Woode) – 5:08
Personnel[]
- Greg Gisbert – trumpet
- Clark Terry – trumpet
- Al Grey – trombone
- Joshua Redman – tenor sax
- John Hicks – piano
- Ron Carter – bass
- Grady Tate – drums
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d John Hicks Catalog, accessed December 6, 2017
- ^ Lord, T., Clark Terry discography, accessed December 6, 2017
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Album Reviews" (August 8, 1992). Billboard. p. 50.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Wynn, Ron. John Hicks: Friends Old and New – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
Categories:
- John Hicks (jazz pianist) albums
- 1992 albums
- Albums produced by Bob Thiele
- Novus Records albums