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| Label | Red Baron | |||
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Crazy for You is a trio album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.
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| Recorded | April 3, 1992; New York City | |||
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Crazy for You is a trio album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.
The album was recorded in New York City on April 3, 1992. [1] 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. [2]
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Crazy for You was released by Red Baron Records. [1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "nothing all that surprising or purposeful occurs that justifies yet another recording of these warhorse tunes". [2]
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