John Hicks
Настоящее имя: John Hicks
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American jazz pianist married to jazz flutist Elise Wood (Elise Wood-Hicks ). His first wife was Olympia Hicks, who also recorded with him. Born December 21, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, USA. Died May 10, 2006 in New York City, NY, USA. At first being taught piano by his mother, Hicks went on to study at Lincoln University of Missouri, Berklee College of Music, and the Julliard School. After playing with a number of different people during the early '60s (e.g. Albert King, Oliver Nelson, Grant Green, Johnny Griffin, Pharoah Sanders, and more) he joined Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1964. He then played with Betty Carter ('65-66) and Woody Herman ('68-69) as well as playing as a sideman with a large number of others. In the early '70s he taught jazz history and improvisation at Southern Illinois University before returning to accompanying Betty Carter. Released his first studio album as leader in 1979 (After the Morning) then continued to concentrate on performing solo and in smaller groups, although also led his own big band and played with Mingus Dynasty. He married flutist Elise Woods in 2001.
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Участие в группах:
- Music Inc
- Archie Shepp Quartet
- Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Woody Herman And His Orchestra
- Joe Lovano Nonet
- David Murray Power Quartet
- Gary Bartz Quintet
- Joe Lovano Ensemble
- David Murray Quartet
- Bobby Watson & Horizon
- Mingus Dynasty
- Art Davis Quartet
- Mingus Big Band
- Betty Carter & Trio
- The Michael Rabinowitz Quartet
- The Arthur Blythe Quartet
- The Alex Blake Quintet
- Pharoah Sanders Quartet
- The Bob Thiele Collective
- David Murray / James Newton Quintet
- Woody Herman And The Thundering Herd
- Bobby Watson Quartet
- Robert Watson Quartet
- John Hicks Quartet
- New York Unit
- Eric Alexander Quartet
- Lee Morgan - Clifford Jordan Quintet
- Sonny Simmons Quintet
- Bob Mover Quintet
- Keystone Trio
- John Hicks Trio
- The Notorious Ensemble
- The Peter Leitch Quartet
- The Ray Appleton Sextet
- Jon Hazilla Trio
- The Reunion Legacy Band
- Kenny Barron-John Hicks Quartet
- New York Rhythm Machine
- John Hicks / Elise Wood Quintet
- John Hicks / Elise Wood Quartet
- John Hicks / Elise Wood Duo
- John Hicks / Elise Wood Trio
Вариации названий:
J. Hicks
J.Hicks
John "Walk This Way" Hicks
John J. Hicks
JohnHicks
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