John Hicks - Is That So? (1990) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series CDSOL-6349}
John Hicks - Is That So? (1990) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series CDSOL-6349}
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© 1990, 2015 Timeless Records / Solid Records Japan / Ultra-Vibe | CDSOL-6349
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Postbebop / Piano Trio
Reissue with the latest remastering. Features original cover artwork. Comes with a descripton in Japanese. The title alone is more than enough to win us over here – as it's a great Duke Pearson composition that turns out to be a wonderful showcase for the most lyrical modes of pianist John Hicks! That tune's the leadoff, and it really sets the tone for the record – a gently soulful set that has Hicks working in a wonderful trio with Ray Drummond on bass and Idris Muhammad on drums – both players with a warmly melodic feel, especially Drummond – who seems to create this resonance with John's piano. Titles include "Is That So", "Emily", "Yesterdays", "I'll Remember April", "Sonnymoon For Two", and "April Eyes".
Like so many straight-ahead jazz artists, John Hicks did his share of label-hopping in the '90s. Instead of recording for one company consistently, he would offer different projects to different labels. During the summer of 1990, the veteran pianist traveled to Monster, Holland, and recorded Is That So? for the Dutch Timeless label. It isn't uncommon for American jazz musicians to play or record with European improvisers when they travel overseas, but on this bop-oriented CD, Hicks forms an acoustic piano trio with two fellow Americans: bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Idris Muhammad. Both are fine musicians and both serve Hicks well at a session that emphasizes well-known standards. Not many surprises occur; most of the songs that the trio embraces are warhorses that have been recorded countless times over the years. "Yesterdays," "I'll Remember April," "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," and "Autumn Leaves" are all great songs – that is undeniable – but even so, it would be nice to hear Hicks unearthing some gems that haven't been beaten to death. Nonetheless, one is inclined to be forgiving because he is such an appealing soloist. Is That So? (which Hicks produced himself) may not be the most challenging or chance-taking album of the improviser's career, but his lyrical, melodic pianism is still attractive. And his accompaniment isn't anything to complain about; no one will ever accuse Drummond or Muhammad (who was the quintessential soul-jazz drummer in the '70s) of not having major chops. Is That So? falls short of essential, but all things considered, it is an album that Hicks' hardcore fans will find to be pleasing and solid – warhorses and all.
John Hicks - Is That So? (1990) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series CDSOL-6349}
Personnel:
John Hicks - piano
Ray Drummond - bass
Idris Muhammad - drums
Recorded at Studio 44, Monster, Holland, July 10, 1990
tracklist:
01 - Is That So?
02 - Autumn Leaves
03 - How Insensitive
04 - April Eyes
05 - Yesterdays
06 - Emily
07 - I'll Remember April
08 - Never Let Me Go
09 - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
10 - Sonnymoon For Two
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John Hicks / Is That So?
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John Hicks / Is That So?
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==== Log checksum 27C05C4EC903C494EA48BDEA969B362EE86ABF7974FE889FDE606C8553B0C954 ====
John Hicks - Is That So? (1990) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series CDSOL-6349}
John Hicks - Is That So? (1990) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series CDSOL-6349}
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