| Naima's Love Song | ||||
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| Studio album by John Hicks Quartet | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | April 8 & 9, 1988 Big Box 901 Studio, Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 46:36 | |||
| Label | DIW DIW 8023 | |||
| Producer | John Hicks | |||
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Naima's Love Song is an album by pianist John Hicks's Quartet featuring Bobby Watson recorded in 1988 and released on the Japanese DIW label. [1]
The Allmusic review stated "With pristine sound and plenty of Hicks' inspired and vigorous solo work topping things off, Naima's Love Song qualifies as one of the best jazz titles of the '80s". [2]
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Robert Michael Watson Jr., known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator.
John Josephus Hicks Jr. was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He was leader for more than 30 recordings and played as a sideman on more than 300.
Curtis Lundy is an American double bass player, composer, producer, choir director and arranger. Lundy is best known for his work as part of jazz vocalist Betty Carter's band.
Carmen Latretta Lundy is an American jazz singer. She has been performing for three decades, with a focus on original material. She has been positively compared with Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Carmen Lundy is the sister of bassist Curtis Lundy.
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Sketches of Tokyo is an album by John Hicks and David Murray released on the Japanese DIW label. It was released in 1986 and features six duo performances by Murray and Hicks.
One by One is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in 1979 in Italy and released on the Italian Palcoscenico label.
Keystone 3 is a live album by drummer Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers recorded at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in 1982 and released on the Concord Jazz label.
Love and Sorrow is an album by David Murray which was recorded in 1993 and released on the Japanese DIW label. It features performances by Murray's Quartet which included John Hicks and Fred Hopkins.
Conversin' with the Elders is the fourth album by saxophonist James Carter recorded in late 1995 and early 1996 and released on the Atlantic label. The album features guest appearances by Lester Bowie, Larry Smith, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Hamiet Bluiett and Buddy Tate.
East Side Blues is an album by pianist John Hicks's Trio recorded in Japan in 1988 and released on the Japanese DIW label.
Africa is an album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1987 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Some Other Time is an album by American jazz pianist John Hicks recorded in 1981 and released on the Theresa label. The 1995 Evidence CD reissue added three bonus tracks.
Rhythm-a-Ning is a live album by pianists Kenny Barron and John Hicks recorded as part of the 5th Annual Riverside Park Arts Festival in 1989 and released on the Candid label.
Sweet Love of Mine is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 2006.
Over the Rainbow is an album by New York Unit, consisting of tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, pianist John Hicks, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura which was recorded in 1992 and initially released in Japan. It was also released with the title Naima on Evidence in 1995.
Piece for My Peace is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1995.
In the Mix is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1994.
Love Remains is an album by saxophonist Robert Watson which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Italian Red label.
Blythe Byte, is an album by saxophonist Arthur Blythe which was recorded in 2001 and released on the Savant label.
