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- ↑ Scott, Ron (May 18, 2006) "Pianist John Hicks Dies at 64". New York Amsterdam News. p. 27.
- ↑ "John Hicks – In the Mix". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ↑ Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography, accessed February 4, 2019
