Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook
ASIN: B00000AGFM
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Sturdy jazz pianist John Hicks gives assertively accessible readings to an album's worth of Billy Strayhorn's gems on this fine trio recording. From the very well known--"Satin Doll" and "Lush Life"--to the more obscure--"Ummg," "Summary," and "Blood Count"--Hicks reveals the inner workings of Strayhorn's intricately haunted world. Aided and abetted by the understated prodding of Dwayne Dolphin on bass and Cecil Brooks III on drums, Hicks's straightforward, introspective renditions showcase the brilliance and timelessness of Strayhorn's jazz subtlety. If we think of Strayhorn's songs as the singer, Hicks effectively plays the role of an extremely supportive sideman--telling us more about the songs than about himself. This mature approach speaks volumes about John Hicks and even more about his respect for Billy Strayhorn's artistry. --Wally Shoup
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook,John Hicks,Highnote,Hard Bop,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Post-Bop
Average customer rating: 
|
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook
John Hicks Manufacturer: Highnote ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Bebop General
| Bebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Hard Bop
| Bebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Modern Postbebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Bebop & Post-Bop
| Compilations
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Modern Post Bop
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000AGFM Release Date: 1998-10-20 |
Tracks:
Amazon.com
Sturdy jazz pianist John Hicks gives assertively accessible readings to an album's worth of Billy Strayhorn's gems on this fine trio recording. From the very well known--"Satin Doll" and "Lush Life"--to the more obscure--"Ummg," "Summary," and "Blood Count"--Hicks reveals the inner workings of Strayhorn's intricately haunted world. Aided and abetted by the understated prodding of Dwayne Dolphin on bass and Cecil Brooks III on drums, Hicks's straightforward, introspective renditions showcase the brilliance and timelessness of Strayhorn's jazz subtlety. If we think of Strayhorn's songs as the singer, Hicks effectively plays the role of an extremely supportive sideman--telling us more about the songs than about himself. This mature approach speaks volumes about John Hicks and even more about his respect for Billy Strayhorn's artistry. --Wally ShoupCustomer Reviews:
Something to lsiten to.......2003-10-30
Jazz Music: