''Trio + Strings'' is an album 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 ...

, 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

Mapleshade Records Mapleshade Records is an American jazz record company and independent record label founded by Pierre Sprey in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States, in 1990. Mapleshade's catalogue includes Bobby Battle, Gary Bartz, Walter Davis, Clifford Jor ...

Reception

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'' commented that it was "Not our favourite Hicks record by any means but an accomplished and pleasing record." ''

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'' stated that Hicks' writing "evokes Strayhorn ..

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, and perhaps even

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Track listing

All compositions are by John Hicks, except where noted. #"Heart to Heart" #"Minor Collaboration" #"Peace for E.H." #"Two Heart Beats" #"The Wandering Soul" #"Naima's Love Song" #"Passion Flower" (

Billy Strayhorn William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take ...

) #"After the Dawn" #"West Side Winds" #"No More Regrets"

Personnel

– piano *

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– flute *Steve Novosel – bass *Ronnie Burrage – drums (tracks 1, 3, 5–10) *Steve Williams – drums (tracks 2, 4) *Rick Schmidt – cello *Debbie Baker – viola *Charles Olive – violin *Tom Ginsberg – violin

References

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