| 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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
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
- 1 2 3 4 John Hicks Catalog, accessed December 6, 2017
- ↑ Lord, T., Clark Terry discography, accessed December 6, 2017
- 1 2 "Album Reviews" (August 8, 1992). Billboard. p. 50.
- 1 2 Wynn, Ron. John Hicks: Friends Old and New – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
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