'Q' for John Hicks fans

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

I like what I've heard from him ('...Key of Clark'/ 'Cry me a River'/'Piece for my Peace') so thought I might try to track down the 'Moanin' cd? Looks like this was released in '92 under two different titles 'Blues March' & 'Moanin'. Any opinions? Worth hunting around for? Thanks.

[jazzbo]

I've not heard this one. . .b u t it sure looks worth seeking out. Blakey-associated material, Victor Lewis on drums (if you're going to do a Bu trib, that's the man to have) and Venus sound. . . ? Looks like it can hardly go wrong.

[bertrand]

What's the song title that ends with 'EM' and whose first letters are masked by the OBI strip?

Bertrand.

[cannonball-addict]

This is what I was able to find.

Moanin'/Portait of Art Blakey

I like Hicks a lot. He's really a passionate old school player though he's probably no older than 65.

matt

Edited September 8, 2004 by cannonball-addict

[cannonball-addict]

try this too

There may be two different CDs. One has ...Problem #1 and the other has Problem #2.

Perhaps it was a two CD set released at different times - one being Moanin' -Portrait of Art Blakey and the other being Blues March - Portrait of Art Blakey.

[catesta]

There may be two different CDs. One has ...Problem #1 and the other has Problem #2.

It does indeed appear to be two cds we are talking about.

Good luck, Weizen.

[Brad]

I don't have a lot of his but what I've heard I like a lot. I think he's from Pittsburg and did a record about that that's supposed to be good, which I'd like to pick up.

[dsgtrane]

I'm a big Hicks fan. Saw him in July with Sonny Fortune and got to talk to him a bit after the show. Real nice guy. Bought a couple of CDs from him and had him autograph them.

Don't have this one (the Blakey) but sure would love a copy.

[jazzmessenger]

I like John Hicks, too. I never heard of this CD before. I should look for it when I go home (Japan) this winter.

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

try this too

There may be two different CDs. One has ...Problem #1 and the other has Problem #2.

Perhaps it was a two CD set released at different times - one being Moanin' -Portrait of Art Blakey and the other being Blues March - Portrait of Art Blakey.

Thanks for that. You're right about there being two different titles...both seem to be in the Amazon.jp inventory (TKCV-79007 & TKCV-79008). My Japanese isn't so good but the fact that you see a -1 and -2 on each of the discs is pretty much a dead giveaway re: the two versions of 'No Problem'. Looks like Venus only released one of the titles in the mini-lp format and the gold disc version of that is all that remains in stock....tho Jazzmessenger'll undoubtedly be able to unearth a copy of TKCV-35112 (pictured above) when he hits the bins in Japan.

[Bright Moments]

i like what i've heard of hicks (playing with david murray).

can anyone recommend some john hicks "must have" cd's?

B-)

[B. Goren.]

Evan,

Here is a short list of recommended Hicks recordings:

John Hicks

Beyond Expectations

John Hicks in Concert

But I think John Hicks is one of these artists who sound much better when they are not the leaders. I find his playing much more impressive when he plays with Murray or Pharoah Sanders. And of course Sketches of Tokyo is one of the "must have" CD's.

[Bright Moments]

thanks bentsy! B-)

[Peter F]

I have a large collection of John Hicks CDs. Here are some of my favorites.

Beyond Expectations (trio) - Reservoir

Cry Me A River (trio) - Venus

Keystone Trio - Heart Beats - Milestone

Peter F

[Bright Moments]

just gave this one a spin! Hicks with Bobby Hutcherson on vibes. NICE!

[Dan Gould]

Now that I've placed my own order, it might interest some to know that Hicks' Blues March is available in minimal quantitities from Cadence for $22. The email I got indicates it is not listed in the search engine, but you can email an order to orders@cadencebuilding.com, or if you want to order somethng that is in the search engine, you can order online by adding a mention of this Cd in the "comments" box. Just tell them its in the Sale List and give this info:

Venus - #79007- John Hicks 3 "Blues March" Portrait Of Blakey

Oh what the heck. Here's the entire list of what is for sale and not listed in the search engine:

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[Dan Gould]

Well, I was too late on that Cadence sale, but I am pleased to report that the Hicks CD, Moanin' - Portrait of Art Blakey has been reissued by Venus. I picked up a copy from Cadence and it has a 2006 copyright, so its not an old disc they found lying around. Not mini-LP format, but in the usual, outstanding Venus sound. Tunes are

No Problem

Whisper Not

Nica's Dream

Moanin'

Blues March

A Night in Tunisia

I'd expect that Cadence will keep this in stock, mostly, and highly recommend it.

[JohnS]

The two Keystone Trio cds on Milestone are excellent. Highly recommended.

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

Glad it's out again. Funny, after that initial post in '04, I managed to acquire 2 copies of that title and they were both gold discs (TKCV-35032). After years of serious searching, I never laid eyes upon the 'regular' cd issue posted in that pic on page 1 (TKCV-35112). What did they make.....like 20 copies?

[Hot Ptah]

i like what i've heard of hicks (playing with david murray).

can anyone recommend some john hicks "must have" cd's?

B-)

I have about 20 John Hicks CDs, and my favorite of all is entitled "Inc.1" It is on DIW, and features Walter Booker on bass and Idris Muhammad on drums.

Edited May 8, 2006 by Hot Ptah

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

Dreadful news about his death.......and a terrible shame that we'll never know what magic he had in store for us w/his next Venus release.

[Spontooneous]

I want to put in a plug here for "Hicks Time," an overlooked solo date on Oliver Lake's Passin' Thru label.

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

I want to put in a plug here for "Hicks Time," an overlooked solo date on Oliver Lake's Passin' Thru label.

It's verrrrrry nice......just downloaded it from eMusic last week.

[Soul Stream]

Music In The Key Of Clark by John Hicks is a great recent trio recording. It's the music of Sonny Clark.

[Lazaro Vega]

Lester Bowie with John Hicks playing "Hello Dolly" is a gem.

Hicks with Betty Carter live at the Great American Music Hall..."Tight".....

There's a duo record under Richard Davis's name, The Bassist (Homage), with Hicks in a lovely program: http://tinyurl.com/nu89k

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Edited May 12, 2006 by Lazaro Vega