On the Wings of an Eagle (album)

On the Wings of an Eagle is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 2006.

Background The album was recorded by the working trio led by pianist John Hicks, with bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Louis Hayes.

Recording and music The album was recorded at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, New York City, on March 10, 2006."John Hicks Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 19, 2017. Hicks wrote "As Birds Fly (Walton's Mountain)" as a tribute to pianist Cedar Walton; "Strivers Jewels" and "Christina" were composed by Williams.Dryden, Ken "John Hicks – On the Wings of an Eagle". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

Release On the Wings of an Eagle was released by Chesky Records.

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that "Hicks died eight weeks after the recording, which lends it a certain poignancy, but even without that association it would be a cracking set."

Track listing "Minority" "Fly Little Bird Fly" "Strivers Jewels" "Balues-Bolivar-Balues-Are" "Cheese Cake" "Dedicated to You" "Minor Mishap" "Christina" "As Birds Fly (Walton's Mountain)"

Personnel John Hicks – piano Buster Williams – bass Louis Hayes – drums

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