Piece for My Peace

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Piece for My Peace
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Studio album by
RecordedAugust 8, 1995
StudioEastSide Sound, New York City
Genre Jazz
Label Landmark
John Hicks chronology
In the Mix
(1994)
Piece for My Peace
(1995)
Heart Beats
(1995)

Piece for My Peace is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1995.

Contents

Recording and music

The album was recorded at EastSide Sound, New York City, on August 8, 1995. [1] Five of the tracks are played by the sextet of saxophonists Vincent Herring and Bobby Watson, flautist Elise Wood, pianist John Hicks, bassist Curtis Lundy, and drummer Cecil Brooks III. [2] "Star-Crossed Lovers" is a duet by Hicks and Wood. [2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
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Piece for My Peace was released by Landmark Records. [1] [3] The AllMusic reviewer commented that "Hicks, who often shows off the influence of McCoy Tyner's voicings, has never recorded an uninspired record and this one is better than average for him. Due to the variety of moods, instrumental colors and settings, the music is continually interesting and well worth acquiring." [2]

Track listing

  1. "Faith"
  2. "Piece for My Peace"
  3. "Mood Swings"
  4. "Diane"
  5. "Mudd's Mode"
  6. "Don't Let It Go"
  7. "So in Love"
  8. "I Should Care"
  9. "My Shining Hours"
  10. "Star-Crossed Lovers"

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 "John Hicks Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Yanow, Scott "John Hicks – A Piece for My Peace". Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  3. Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography, accessed February 4, 2019