After the Morning is the debut release by American pianist John Hicks recorded in 1979 and released on the West 54 label.[1] Two earlier sessions led by Hicks were released on Strata-East Records following this album.
After the Morning | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | January 5 & 6, 1979 in NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | West 54 WLW 8004 | |||
John Hicks chronology | ||||
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Reception
editAllmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This first album is a real keeper. Great piano playing throughout."[2]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by John Hicks except as indicated
- "After the Morning"
- "Serenata" (Leroy Anderson)
- "Dierdre de Samba"
- "Some Other Spring" (Arthur Herzog, Jr., Irene Kitchings)
- "The Duke" (Dave Brubeck)
- "Impact"
- "Until the Morning"
- "Night Journey"
Personnel
edit- John Hicks - piano
- Walter Booker - bass (tracks 1, 3, 6 & 8)
- Cliff Barbaro - drums (track 6)
References
edit- ^ John Hicks discography accessed January 29, 2015
- ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed January 30, 2015
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 700. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.