Heart Beats cover

Heart Beats

John Hicks · 1995

56 min · 9 tracks · jazz

Elegant jazz melodies weave through soft, contemplative arrangements, highlighting Hicks' virtuosic piano skills.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • elegant melodies for quiet moments
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • contemplative arrangements for introspection
  • virtuosic piano detail appreciation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, John Hicks was an established figure in the jazz world, having released several albums since his debut in the late 1980s. "Heart Beats" marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his ability to reinterpret classic standards while infusing them with personal flair and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
McCoy Tyner· Chick Corea· Ahmad Jamal

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Speak Low 8:35
  • 2 I Fall in Love Too Easily 3:51
  • 3 If I Should Lose You 6:51
  • 4 It Had to Be You 5:22
  • 5 How Deep Is the Ocean 8:57
  • 6 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 6:37
  • 7 Dancing in the Dark 6:09
  • 8 Two Hearts 7:30
  • 9 Stay as Sweet as You Are 2:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata