1998 studio album by John Hicks
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook John Hicks which was recorded in 1997 and released on the HighNote label.[1] Billy Strayhorn along with two by Hicks.
Reception [ ] Allmusic reviewed the album stating "he shows his softer side here, tackling the lush romanticism of Strayhorn's timeless compositions with an appropriately light touch and sense of nuance".[2] JazzTimes called it "a fine stroll through familiar Strayhorn terrain that pays substantial dividends".[3]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [4]
Track listing [ ] All compositions by Billy Strayhorn except as indicated
"Something to Live For " (Duke Ellington , Billy Strayhorn) - 5:44
"Day Dream " (Ellington, Strayhorn John La Touche ) - 6:40
"Medley: Lotus/Blossom" - 4:08
"Blood Count" - 6:59
"A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" - 3:07
"Chelsea Bridge " - 6:10
"Lush Life " - 6:05
"U.M.M.G. (Upper Manhattan Medical Group)" - 5:30
"Minor Blues" (John Hicks) - 4:33
"Passion Flower" - 6:42
"Satin Doll " (Ellington, Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer ) - 5:23
"Summary" (Hicks) - 4:56 Personnel [ ] Production [ ] Cecil Brooks III - producer
Dino DeStefano - engineer References [ ]
^ John Hicks discography accessed February 25, 2015^ Jump up to: a b Roberts, J., Allmusic Review , accessed February 25, 2015
^ Jenkins, W., JazzTimes Review , December 1999
^ Cook, Richard ; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings Penguin . p. 700. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0
show Years given are for the recording(s), not first release,
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Hells Bells Steadfast After the Morning West 54 , 1979)Some Other Time John Hicks In Concert Inc. 1 Luminous Elise Wood , 1985–88)Two of a Kind Ray Drummond , 1986–87)I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By East Side Blues Naima's Love Song Oleo Rhythm-a-Ning Kenny Barron , 1989)Blue Bossa Is That So? Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven Power Trio St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors Tribute to George Adams After the Morning Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey Crazy for You Friends Old and New Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey Now's the Time Over the Rainbow Single Petal of a Rose The Missouri Connection Jay McShann , 1992)Beyond Expectations Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday Akari Duality Peter Leitch , 1994)Gentle Rain In the Mix Heart Beats Piece for My Peace Cry Me a River Newklear Music Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook Trio + Strings Hicks Time Impressions of Mary Lou Beautiful Friendship Music in the Key of Clark Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook Twogether Frank Morgan , 2005–6)I Remember You On the Wings of an Eagle Sweet Love of Mine WithArt WithArthur WithDavid WithPharoah With
Solid! Eric Alexander , 1998)Sunday in New York Eby Hamiet Bluiett , 1984)Fast Last! Lester Bowie , 1974)Now It's My Turn Betty Carter , 1976)The Audience with Betty Carter It's Not About the Melody Gardenias for Lady Day James Carter , 2003)The Bassist: Homage to Diversity Richard Davis , released 2001)Structurally Sound Booker Ervin , 1966)Flying Colors Ricky Ford , 1980)Interpretations Awakening Sonny Fortune , 1985)The Outside Within Chico Freeman , 1978)Spirit Sensitive Habana Roy Hargrove , 1997)Again and Again Oliver Lake , 1991)52nd Street Themes Joe Lovano , 1999)On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard Streams of Expression Hi Voltage Hank Mobley , 1967)Taru Lee Morgan , 1968)Staying on the Watch Sonny Simmons , 1966)Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival Charles Tolliver , 1972)Love Remains Bobby Watson , 1986)
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