In the Mix (album) explained

In the Mix
Type:	Studio
Artist:	John Hicks
Cover:	In the Mix (album).jpg
Recorded:	November 13, 1994
Studio:	Systems Two, Brooklyn, New York
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Landmark
Chronology:	John Hicks
Prev Title:	Akari
Prev Year:	1994
Year:	1994
Next Title:	Piece for My Peace
Next Year:	1995

In the Mix is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1994.

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, New York, on November 13, 1994.^[1] The five musicians were Vincent Herring (alto and soprano sax), Elise Wood (flute), John Hicks (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), and Cecil Brooks III (drums).^[2] Half of the eight tracks were written by Hicks.^[3]

Release

In the Mix was released by Landmark Records.^[4]

Track listing

1. "In the Mix" (John Hicks)
2. "Yemenja" (Hicks)
3. "Elation" (Vincent Herring)
4. "Soul Eyes" (Mal Waldron)
5. "Motivation" (Hicks)
6. "Weaver of Dreams" (Jack Elliott, Victor Young)
7. "Mind Wine" (Hicks)
8. "Once in a While" (Michael Edwards, Bud Green)

Personnel

• Vincent Herring – alto sax, soprano sax
• Elise Wood – flute
• John Hicks – piano
• Curtis Lundy – bass
• Cecil Brooks III – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/john-hicks/catalog "John Hicks Catalog"
2. Scott, Ron (May 18, 2006) "Pianist John Hicks Dies at 64". New York Amsterdam News. p. 27.
3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/in-the-mix-mw0000123510 "John Hicks – In the Mix"
4. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Landmark_1500.htm Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography