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Elise Wood
Elise Wood is a jazz flautist. Biography Wood studied classical flute in Philadelphia. In the 1970s, she moved from there to New York. There, she played in jazz groups, including with bassist Vishna Wood. They married, but were leading separate lives by the early 1980s. From 1983, Wood was frequently a member of groups led by pianist John Hicks (jazz pianist), John Hicks.Ankeny, Jaso"Artist Biography" AllMusic. Retrieved November 7, 2016. As a duo, they played mostly jazz, but also some classical music. They formed a business partnership – John Hicks-Elise Wood, Inc. – and toured the US, Europe and Japan in the 1980s. The couple married in 2001. Her first album as (co-)leader was ''Luminous (John Hicks and Elise Wood album), Luminous'', on which she played Western concert flute, C and alto flute. A further album co-led with Hicks was ''Beautiful Friendship (Elise Wood & John Hicks album), Beautiful Friendship'', recorded in 2000.Wynn, Ro"John Hicks – Beautiful Friendship" AllM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hicks (jazz Pianist)
John Josephus Hicks Jr. (December 21, 1941 – May 10, 2006) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He was leader of more than 30 recordings and played as a sideman on more than 300."Artist of the Month: John Hicks" . wicn.org. Retrieved November 20, 2016. After early experiences backing blues musicians, Hicks moved to New York in 1963. He was part of Art Blakey's band for two years, accompanied vocalist Betty Carter from 1965 to 1967, before joining Woody Herman's big band, where he stayed until 1970. Following these associations, Hicks expanded into free jazz, freer bands, including those of trumpeters Charles Tolliver and Lester Bowie. He rejoined Carter in 1975; the five-year stay brought him more attention and helped to launch his recording career as a leader. He continued to play and record extensively in the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luminous (John Hicks And Elise Wood Album)
''Luminous'' is an album by pianist John Hicks and flautist Elise Wood. Recording and music The first recording session was on July 31, 1985, in New York City. In addition to John Hicks on piano and Elise Wood on flute, bassist Walter Booker and drummer Jimmy Cobb played on three tracks, and tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan played on two. For the second session, in the same city in September 1988, Booker and drummer Alvin Queen played on two tracks. On the tracks, Hicks "has a reflective, lyrical bent". Releases The album was originally released by Nilva Records."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 10, 2017. It was reissued by , with four bonus tracks from the two original reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Concert Flute
The Western concert flute is a family of transverse (side-blown) woodwind instruments made of metal or wood. It is the most common variant of the flute. A musician who plays the flute is called a flautist (in British English), flutist (in American English), or simply a flute player. This type of flute is used in many ensembles, including concert bands, military bands, marching bands, orchestras, flute ensembles, and occasionally jazz bands and big bands. Other flutes in this family include the piccolo, the alto flute, and the bass flute. A large repertory of works has been composed for flute. Predecessors The flute is one of the oldest and most widely used wind instruments. The precursors of the modern concert flute were keyless wooden transverse flutes similar to modern fifes. These were later modified to include between one and eight keys for chromatic notes. "Six-finger" D is the most common pitch for keyless wooden transverse flutes, which continue to be used to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alto Flute
The alto flute is an instrument in the Western concert flute family, the second-highest member below the standard C flute after the uncommon flûte d'amour. It is the third most common member of its family after the standard C flute and the piccolo. It is characterized by its rich, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range. Unlike the flute and piccolo, it is a transposing instrument in G (a perfect fourth below written C), although it uses the same fingerings as the C flute. The bore of the alto flute is considerably larger in diameter and longer than a C flute and requires more breath from the player. This gives it a greater dynamic presence in the bottom octave and a half of its range. It was the favourite flute variety of Theobald Boehm, who perfected its design, and is pitched in the key of G (sounding a perfect fourth lower than written). Its range is from G3 (the G below middle C) to G6 (4 ledger lines above the treble clef staff) plus an altissimo register str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Friendship (Elise Wood & John Hicks Album)
''Beautiful Friendship'' is an album by flautist Elise Wood and pianist John Hicks, recorded in 2000. Recording and music The album was recorded in New York City on February 20 and November 15, 2000."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 20, 2017. Release ''Beautiful Friendship'' was released by HiWood.Dryden, Ke"John Hicks – Beautiful Friendship" AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2017. Reception '''' com ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilva Records
Nilva Records was a jazz record label in Geneva, Switzerland established by drummer Alvin Queen. The name is an anagram of Queen's first name. History Queen ran Nilva for ten years, then stopped during the 1990s when there were complications with distribution. Inspired by the "Blue Note sound", he began recording in the early 1980s at Minot Studios in White Plains, New York. The first album released was ''Alvin Queen in Europe'' (1981). This was followed by ''Ashanti'' and albums by Charles Davis, Ray Drummond, Junior Mance, and Bill Saxton. Discography * NQ 3401: Alvin Queen – ''In Europe'' (1980) * NQ 3402: Alvin Queen – ''Ashanti'' (1981) * NQ 3403: Alvin Queen – ''Glidin' and Stridin' '' (1982) * NQ 3404: Khaliq Al-Rouf & Salaam – ''Elephant Trot Dance'' (1979) * NQ 3405: Junior Mance & Martin Rivera – ''The Tender Touch'' (1983) * NQ 3406: John Patton – '' Soul Connection'' (1983) * NQ 3407: Alvin Queen & Dusko Goykovich – ''A Day in Holland'' (1983) * NQ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Concert (John Hicks Album)
''In Concert'' is a live album by American jazz pianist John Hicks recorded in 1984 at various locations around San Francisco and released on the Theresa label in 1986.John Hicks discography accessed January 29, 2015 The 1993 CD reissue added two bonus tracks. Reception awarded the album 4 stars calling it "An excellent example of Hicks' playing abilities and an enjoyable set of modern hard bop". |
Single Petal Of A Rose
''Single Petal of a Rose'' is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992. Recording and music The album was recorded at Mapleshade Studio, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in June 1992."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 12, 2017. The musicians were pianist , flautist , bassist , and guest trumpeter |
In The Mix (album)
''In the Mix'' is an album by pianist John Hicks (jazz pianist), John Hicks, recorded in 1994. Recording and music The album was recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New York, on November 13, 1994."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 30, 2017. The five musicians were Vincent Herring (alto and soprano sax), Elise Wood (flute), John Hicks (jazz pianist), John Hicks (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), and Cecil Brooks III (drums). Half of the eight tracks were written by Hicks."John Hicks – In the Mix" AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2017. Release ''In the Mix'' was released by Landmark Records.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piece For My Peace
''Piece for My Peace'' is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1995. Recording and music The album was recorded at EastSide Sound, New York City, on August 8, 1995."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 29, 2017. Five of the tracks are played by the sextet of saxophonists and , flautist , pianist |
Trio + Strings
''Trio + Strings'' is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1997. Recording and music The album was recorded at Mapleshade Studio, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on September 23, 24, and 27, 1997."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 12, 2017. The compositions were by Hicks, with the exception of "Passion Flower". The string arrangements were by Larry Willis.Baker, Duck (January 1, 1999 "John Hicks: Trio Plus Strings" ''JazzTimes''. Release ''Trio + Strings'' was released by |
Sweet Love Of Mine
''Sweet Love of Mine'' is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 2006. Background The recording session that produced this album was the last of pianist John Hicks' career. Recording and music The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on April 5, 2006."John Hicks Catalog" jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 19, 2017. "One Peaceful Moment", "Sunset Blues", and "" are solo piano performances.Dryden, Ke "John Hicks – Sweet Love of Mine" AllM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
