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
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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
- 1. One For John Mixon
- 2. Lush Life
- 3. Pensativa
- 4. Sophisticated Lady
- 5. Hamp's Dance
- 6. My One And Only Love
- 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
Disc 1
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Side 2
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Little Girl Blue
Nina Simone
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Left Alone Revisited
Archie Shepp & Mal Waldron
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A Spirit Speaks
The Descendants Of Mike & Phoebe
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Visions Of A New World
Lonnie Liston Smith
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After Midnight - The Complete Session
Nat King Cole
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Lucky Four
David Murray
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Bushman Song
John Stubblefield
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Handscapes 2
The Piano Choir
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Hells Bells
John Hicks
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I Remember You
John Hicks
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Sweet Love Of Mine
John Hicks
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Impressions Of Mary Lou
John Hicks
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Fatha's Day
John Hicks
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Music In The Key Of Clark
John Hicks
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