Trio + Strings is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1997.
Recording and music The album was recorded at Mapleshade Studio, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on September 23, 24, and 27, 1997."John Hicks Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 12, 2017. The compositions were by Hicks, with the exception of "Passion Flower". The string arrangements were by Larry Willis.Baker, Duck (January 1, 1999) "John Hicks: Trio Plus Strings".JazzTimes.
Release Trio + Strings was released by Mapleshade Records.
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that it was "Not our favourite Hicks record by any means but an accomplished and pleasing record." JazzTimes stated that Hicks' writing "evokes Strayhorn [...] Evans, Ibrahim, and perhaps even Elmo Hope".
Track listing All compositions are by John Hicks, except where noted.
"Heart to Heart" "Minor Collaboration" "Peace for E.H." "Two Heart Beats" "The Wandering Soul" "Naima's Love Song" "Passion Flower" (Billy Strayhorn) "After the Dawn" "West Side Winds" "No More Regrets"
Personnel John Hicks – piano Elise Wood – flute Steve Novosel – bass Ronnie Burrage – drums (tracks 1, 3, 5–10) Steve Williams – drums (tracks 2, 4) Rick Schmidt – cello Debbie Baker – viola Charles Olive – violin Tom Ginsberg – violin
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