Something to Live For by John Hicks - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

John Hicks and Billy Strayhorn prove to be an ideal match on this outstanding High Note release, Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook. For years Hicks has enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest and most versatile pianists in New York. Known mostly as an explosive, adventurous player in the mode of McCoy Tyner (check 1990s Power Trio with Elvin Jones and Cecil McBee), he shows his softer side here, tackling the lush romanticism of Strayhorn's timeless compositions with an appropriately light touch and sense of nuance. ~ Joel Roberts

1. Something to Live For

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn
E. Ellington; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

2. Daydream

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn
J. Latouche
E. Ellington; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

3. Lotus / Blossom

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn
E. Ellington; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

4. Blood Count

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

5. A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

6. Chelsea Bridge

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

7. Lush Life

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

8. UMMG

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

9. Minor Blues

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: J. Hicks; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

10. Passion Flower

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

11. Satin Doll

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: B. Strayhorn
E. Ellington; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

12. Summary

Primary Artist: John Hicks; Main Performer
Composer: J. Hicks; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: John Hicks
Cecil Brooks Iii
Dwayne Dolphin; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 768x768 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Bebop, Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Piano

Label

HighNote Records

Music Distribution Service

IDOL

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 19, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

632375701925