Duality (Peter Leitch and John Hicks album)

Duality
Studio album by Peter Leitch and John Hicks
Released	1994
Recorded	June 1–2, 1994
Studio	Van Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	71:03
Label	Reservoir
John Hicks chronology
Gentle Rain (1994) Duality (1994) Akari (1994)

Duality is an album by guitarist Peter Leitch and pianist John Hicks that was recorded in 1994.

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on June 1 and 2, 1994. ^[1] It is a duet album played by guitarist Peter Leitch and pianist John Hicks. ^[2] The material is a mix of standards, relatively unknown compositions, and pieces written by each of the musicians. ^[2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Duality was released by Reservoir Records. ^[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Leitch, a lyrical player in the style of Jim Hall, is beautifully complemented by Hicks' piano technique." ^[2]

Track listing

1. "Pas De Trois" – 7:11
2. "Epistrophy" – 6:23
3. "For B.C." – 6:45
4. "H&L" – 7:13
5. "O'Grand Amour" – 8:59
6. "Dancing in the Dark" – 5:21
7. "Last Night when We Were Young" – 5:00
8. "Duality" – 6:32
9. "After the Morning" – 6:52
10. "Chelsea Bridge" – 4:49
11. "I Hear a Rhapsody" – 5:58

Personnel

• Peter Leitch – guitar
• John Hicks – piano

References

1. "RSR CD 134". Reservoir Music. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
2. Dryden, Ken "Peter Leitch – Duality". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 878. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.