Friends Old and New
John Hicks · 1992
51 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of jazz standards infused with intricate solos and warm harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- warm harmonies for relaxation
- engaging solos for focus
- for dinner gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Friends Old and New' was John Hicks' sixth album as a bandleader, showcasing his growth after collaborations with jazz luminaries like Max Roach. This album followed his previous work, 'A Tribute to the Music of Duke Ellington', further solidifying his voice in the jazz scene during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- McCoy Tyner· Chick Corea· Ahmad Jamal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hicks Tone 7:54
- 2 I Want to Talk About You 5:56
- 3 Bop Scotch 4:59
- 4 True Blue 6:33
- 5 It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 6:43
- 6 Nutty 7:29
- 7 Makin' Whoopee 6:25
- 8 Rosetta 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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