After the Morning (1979 John Hicks album)

After the Morning is the debut release by American pianist John Hicks recorded in 1979 and released on the West 54 label.[1] Two earlier sessions led by Hicks were released on Strata-East Records following this album.

After the Morning
Studio album by
Released1979
RecordedJanuary 5 & 6, 1979 in NYC
GenreJazz
LabelWest 54 WLW 8004
John Hicks chronology
Steadfast
(1975)
After the Morning
(1979)
Some Other Time
(1981)

Reception

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Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This first album is a real keeper. Great piano playing throughout."[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [3]

Track listing

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All compositions by John Hicks except as indicated

  1. "After the Morning"
  2. "Serenata" (Leroy Anderson)
  3. "Dierdre de Samba"
  4. "Some Other Spring" (Arthur Herzog, Jr., Irene Kitchings)
  5. "The Duke" (Dave Brubeck)
  6. "Impact"
  7. "Until the Morning"
  8. "Night Journey"

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ John Hicks discography accessed January 29, 2015
  2. ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed January 30, 2015
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 700. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.