5060149623145

Steadfast/solo Piano

John Hicks

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Format: LP

Cat No: SES9008

Release Date:  01 October 2020

Label:  Strata-east / Pure Pleasure Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5060149623145

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    180g audiophile vinyl reissue.



    John Hicks (1941-2006) gave much to jazz over several decades but never really received the appreciation he so richly deserved. As a pianist, he proved himself in the Art Blakey and Betty Carter universities. He was also the prototypical musician's musician, a first-call pianist for many jazz greats and a magnificent accompanist to the art's best saxists, including Pharoah Sanders, Arthur Blythe, Chico Freeman, Archie Shepp, and David Murray.



    Another facet of John Hicks' career, which gets even less attention than his wondrous playing, is his ability to craft identifiable compositions that are wandering and melodic, suggestive and malleable yet memorable all at once.



    John Hicks: piano

    Recorded: May 21, 1975, London



    "In a unique collection, 12 arrangements (standards and originals) are rendered with warmth and energy...Pure Pleasure Records has done an excellent job in re-mastering Steadfast to 180-gram vinyl. The intimacy of solo piano is presented with balance and clarity. Jazz lovers and piano aficionados will appreciate this album." - **** Robbie Gerson, Audiophile Audition

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. One For John Mixon
      • 2. Lush Life
      • 3. Pensativa
      • 4. Sophisticated Lady
      • 5. Hamp's Dance
      • 6. My One And Only Love

      Side 2

      • 7. Steadfast
      • 8. Serenade
      • 9. Without A Song
      • 10. In A Sentimental Mood
      • 11. Soul Eyes
      • 12. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
      • 13. The Bright Eyes