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The John Hicks Legacy Band: Mind Wine - The Music Of John Hicks

Read "Mind Wine - The Music Of John Hicks" reviewed by Douglas Payne

by Douglas Payne
January 25, 2009

John Hicks (1941-2006) gave much to jazz over several decades but never really received the appreciation he so richly deserved. As a pianist, he proved himself in the Art Blakey and Betty Carter universities. He was also the prototypical musician's musician, a first-call pianist for many jazz greats and a magnificent accompanist to the art's best ...

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The John Hicks Legacy Band: Mind Wine: The Music of John Hicks

Read "Mind Wine: The Music of John Hicks" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
September 29, 2008

John Hicks (1941-2006) was a musician's musician; a player who was held in high regard by his peers as a versatile performer who could elevate any ensemble. With Mind Wine: The Music of John Hicks, Hicks' wife, flautist Elise Wood-Hicks and pianist Larry Willis co-lead a group of the late pianist's long-time associates for a celebration ...