''Cry Me a River'' is an album led by pianist
John Hicks
Sir John Richards Hicks (8 April 1904 – 20 May 1989) was a British economist. He is considered one of the most important and influential economists of the twentieth century. The most familiar of his many contributions in the field of economic ...
, with bassist
Dwayne Burno and drummer
Victor Lewis
Victor Lewis (born May 20, 1950) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and educator.
Early life
Victor Lewis was born on May 20, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Richard Lewis, who played saxophone and mother, Camille, a pianist-vocalist ...
.
Background
"
John Hicks
Sir John Richards Hicks (8 April 1904 – 20 May 1989) was a British economist. He is considered one of the most important and influential economists of the twentieth century. The most familiar of his many contributions in the field of economic ...
was very much in demand during the last two decades of his life, often releasing several CDs annually for a variety of labels."
Recording and music
The album was recorded at Clinton Recording Studios, Studio A, New York City, on June 27, 1997.
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Retrieved July 11, 2017. It was produced by Tetsuo Hara and Todd Barkan.
Venus Records. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
The trio was Hicks (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass), and Victor Lewis
Victor Lewis (born May 20, 1950) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and educator.
Early life
Victor Lewis was born on May 20, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Richard Lewis, who played saxophone and mother, Camille, a pianist-vocalist ...
(drums).
Reception
The AllMusic
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reviewer concluded that the recording "leaves the listener wanting more from the trio".[Dryden, Ke]
"John Hicks – Cry Me a River"
Retrieved July 11, 2017.
Track listing
#"Witchcraft
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"
#" Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"
#" Beautiful Love"
#" I'm Getting Sentimental Over You"
#" Cry Me a River"
#" Alone Together"
#" You Don't Know What Love Is"
#"Moon and Sand"
#" 'C' Jam Blues"
Personnel
*John Hicks
Sir John Richards Hicks (8 April 1904 – 20 May 1989) was a British economist. He is considered one of the most important and influential economists of the twentieth century. The most familiar of his many contributions in the field of economic ...
– piano
* Dwayne Burno – bass
*Victor Lewis
Victor Lewis (born May 20, 1950) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and educator.
Early life
Victor Lewis was born on May 20, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Richard Lewis, who played saxophone and mother, Camille, a pianist-vocalist ...
– drums
References
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John Hicks (jazz pianist) albums
Venus Records albums
1997 albums