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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

Professional ratings
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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

  1. "Hicks Tone" (John Hicks) – 7:52
  2. "I Want to Talk About You" (Billy Eckstine) – 5:56
  3. "Bop Scotch" (Glenn Osser, Bob Thiele) – 4:58
  4. "True Blue" (Osser, Thiele) – 6:34
  5. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 6:43
  6. "Nutty" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:30
  7. "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 6:26
  8. "Rosetta" (Earl Hines, Henri Woode) – 5:08

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b c d John Hicks Catalog, accessed December 6, 2017
  2. ^ Lord, T., Clark Terry discography, accessed December 6, 2017
  3. ^ a b "Album Reviews" (August 8, 1992). Billboard. p. 50.
  4. ^ a b Wynn, Ron. John Hicks: Friends Old and New – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
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