Friends Old and New explained

Friends Old and New
Type:	Studio
Artist:	John Hicks
Cover:	Friends Old and New.jpg
Released:	1992
Recorded:	January 14, 1992
Studio:	BMG Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	51:07
Label:	Novus 63141-2
Producer:	Bob Thiele
Chronology:	John Hicks
Prev Title:	Tribute to George Adams
Prev Year:	1991–92
Next Title:	Now's the Time
Next Year:	1992

Friends Old and New is an album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.^{[1] [2]}

Recording and release

The album was recorded at BMG Studios in New York City on January 14, 1992. It was produced by Bob Thiele.^[3] The musicians were pianist John Hicks, trumpeters Greg Gisbert and Clark Terry, trombonist Al Grey, tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate.^[1] "I Want to Talk About You" is a trio track.

Friends Old and New was released by Novus Records.

Reception

On Allmusic, Ron Wynn observed "pianist John Hicks playing in various combo settings with some excellent musical associates ... for some powerhouse numbers".

Track listing

1. "Hicks Tone" (John Hicks) – 7:52
2. "I Want to Talk About You" (Billy Eckstine) – 5:56
3. "Bop Scotch" (Glenn Osser, Bob Thiele) – 4:58
4. "True Blue" (Osser, Thiele) – 6:34
5. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 6:43
6. "Nutty" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:30
7. "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 6:26
8. "Rosetta" (Earl Hines, Henri Woode) – 5:08

Personnel

• Greg Gisbert – trumpet
• Clark Terry – trumpet
• Al Grey – trombone
• Joshua Redman – tenor sax
• John Hicks – piano
• Ron Carter – bass
• Grady Tate – drums

Notes and References

1. https://www.jazzdisco.org/john-hicks/catalog/#john-hicks-friends-old-and-new John Hicks Catalog
2. Lord, T., Clark Terry discography, accessed December 6, 2017
3. "Album Reviews" (August 8, 1992). Billboard. p. 50.