Gentle Rain is a trio album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1994.
Recording and music The album was recorded at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, New York, on May 10 and 11, 1994."John Hicks Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved August 9, 2017. The musicians were pianist John Hicks, bassist Walter Booker, and drummer Louis Hayes."John Hicks – Gentle Rain". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2017. "Missing You" is played at a slow tempo; "Countdown" is up-tempo."Gentle Rain". Cadence. Volume 23. p. 36.
Release and reception
Gentle Rain was released by Sound Hills. The reviewer for Cadence Magazine reported that "the playing shows few surprises, but Hicks is clearly a master of his instrument, a commanding presence, in total control."
Track listing "Solar" "Gentle Rain" "We'll Be Together Again" "Hi-Fly" "That Old Devil Called Love" "I'll Take Romance" "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" "Countdown" "Missing You" "Ruby, My Dear"
Personnel John Hicks – piano Walter Booker – bass Louis Hayes – drums
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