Crazy for You (John Hicks album) explained

Crazy for You
Type:	Studio
Artist:	John Hicks
Cover:	Crazy for You (John Hicks album).jpg
Border:	yes
Recorded:	April 3, 1992; New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Red Baron
Chronology:	John Hicks
Prev Title:	Now's the Time
Prev Year:	1992
Year:	1992
Next Title:	Over the Rainbow
Next Year:	1992

Crazy for You is a trio album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in New York City on April 3, 1992. The musicians were pianist John Hicks, bassist Wilbur Bascomb, and drummer Kenny Washington.^[1] Eight of the compositions are by Gershwin; they were probably chosen in response to the popularity of the musical Crazy for You at the time.

Release and reception

Crazy for You was released by Red Baron Records. The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "nothing all that surprising or purposeful occurs that justifies yet another recording of these warhorse tunes".

Track listing

1. "K-Ra-Zy For You – Part 1"
2. "K-Ra-Zy For You – Part 2"
3. "Embraceable You"
4. "I Got Rhythm"
5. "They Can't Take That Away from Me"
6. "Bidin' My Time"
7. "Someone to Watch Over Me"
8. "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
9. "But Not for Me"
10. "I Got Rhythm – Reprise"

Personnel

• John Hicks – piano
• Wilbur Bascomb – bass
• Kenny Washington – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/john-hicks/catalog "John Hicks Catalog"