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Listening Room – “Hells Bells”
From "Hells Bells" : 1980 (recorded 1975) : Strata-East SES 8002
A relatively obscure session from pianist John Hicks, this Strata-East recording was briefly released on CD before quickly going out of print. Besides Hicks' always amazing talent on the keys, the real star to me on this recording is bassist Clint Houston. Check out his virtuosity on the opening track Hell's Bell's as he weaves in and out of Hicks' and Barbaro's frenetic playing. On Yemenja, Houston begins by setting the melody of the track before the piano and drums come in and follow his lead. It's a shame that this trio didn't record together more.
Players:
John Hicks - Piano
Clint Houston - Bass
Cliff Barbaro - Drums
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January 20th, 2010 - 16:47
I was lucky enough to see Hicks perform with the Mingus Big Band in New York in 1997. He was amazing. It’s too bad he’s no longer with us. Thank you for the tracks.