Released January 22, 2002 Artist John Hicks | Length 63:16 Release date 22 January 2002 | |
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Music in the Key of Clark (subtitled Remembering Sonny Clark) is an album by pianist John Hicks which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label. The album features seven compositions by Sonny Clark, one by Lou Donaldson which Clark recorded, and five by Hicks.
Contents
Reception
Allmusic reviewed the album stating "Overall, the desired effect of such a brilliant release is to make one want to obtain earlier CDs by John Hicks and also to look for the original versions by Sonny Clark, if they aren't already in the listener's possession". JazzTimes said "Music in the Key of Clark is not about imitation, however, but about tribute. Hicks calls attention to his predecessor's legacy with superb trio versions of pieces from Clark's huge output as a composer".
Track listing
All compositions by Sonny Clark except as indicated
- "Pocket Full of Blues" (John Hicks) - 7:07
- "My Conception (Prelude)" - 1:23
- "My Conception" - 6:42
- "Cable Car" - 4:39
- "Sonny's Ballad" - 4:10
- "Minor Meeting" (Lou Donaldson) - 4:39
- "I Deal" - 4:11
- "Sonny's Mood" - 3:51
- "Sonny's Crib" - 5:17
- "Angel With a Briefcase" (Hicks) - 3:47
- "Clark Bar Blues" (Hicks) - 7:34
- "Sonny Side Up" (Hicks) - 5:29
- "A Sonny Day" (Hicks) - 4:27
Personnel
Production
Songs
1Pocket Full of Blues7:09
2My Conception - Prelude (Attacca)1:25
3My Conception6:44