I Hear You John Explained

I Hear You John
Type:Live album
Artist:Walt Dickerson & Jimmi Johnsun
Cover:I Hear You John.jpg
Released:1980
Recorded:October 2, 1978
Venue:Værkstedet, Holbæk, Denmark
Genre:Jazz
Length:73:24
Label:SteepleChase
SCS 1146
Producer:Nils Winther
Chronology:Walt Dickerson
Prev Title:Landscape with Open Door
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:To My Son
Next Year:1982

I Hear You John is an album by vibraphonist Walt Dickerson and percussionist Jimmi Johnsun recorded in Denmark in 1978 for the SteepleChase label.[1] [2] [3] The 1995 CD reissue added an additional track featuring Andy McKee.

Reception

AllMusic gave the album 3 stars.[4] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated that "there is no mistaking the amount of emotion" that went into the recording, and commented: "As an attempt to make a record with another percussionist, it is fascinating."

Track listing

All compositions by Walt Dickerson.

  1. "I Hear You John" – 35:19
  2. "We Wish You Well, Wilbur Ware" – 38:05 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Steeplechase_1100.htm SteepleChase Records discography
  2. Fitzgerald, M., Walt Dickerson discography accessed March 29, 2017
  3. http://steeplechase.dk/wordpress/walt-dickerson-i-hear-you-john-sccd-31146/ SteepleChase Productions ApS
  4. http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-hear-you-john-mw0000425500 Allmusic listing