Single Petal of a Rose
65 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz harmonies intertwined with soulful improvisations and emotive melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its deep exploration of themes related to African American identity, particularly evident in tracks like 'Ballad of Black Man'. It has been critically acclaimed for its innovative arrangements and emotional depth, receiving positive reviews from publications like DownBeat and JazzTimes, which highlighted Hicks' unique ability to blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary sounds.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks with soulful improvisations wave-like pacing for reflective moments emotive melodies for deep listening
- Context
- When 'Single Petal of a Rose' was released in 1994, John Hicks was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having worked with notable artists like Max Roach and Betty Carter. This album followed his work on 'The New York Trio' and marked an important phase in his career as he began to assert more of his personal artistic vision in compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Frank Zappa· Barbra Streisand· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sometime Ago Standout 5:20
- 2 Infant Eyes 8:45
- 3 Yes or No 4:14
- 4 Ballad of Black Man Standout 3:49
- 5 Ghosts of Yesterday 4:30
- 6 Portraits 5:59
- 7 Topaz 5:31
- 8 A Child Is Born 7:04
- 9 Single Petal of a Rose Standout 4:55
- 10 Embraceable You 9:29
- 11 Virgo 5:25
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