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2001 studio album by Richard Davis with John Hicks
The Bassist: Homage to Diversity Released May 1, 2001 Genre Jazz Length 51 :09 Label Palmetto PM-2071 Producer Susumu Morikawa
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The Bassist: Homage to Diversity is an album by bassist Richard Davis with pianist John Hicks released on the Palmetto label in 2001.[1]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [2]
The AllMusic review by David R. Adler stated "Master jazz bassist Richard Davis teams up with the esteemed John Hicks on piano for a round of sensitive duets. With a rapport that is truly rare, the two play music that spans genres from classical to bebop to spirituals and vintage blues".[2]
In JazzTimes , Bill Bennett commented: "The subtitle to this duets collection refers to the repertoire, the range of material and the people and concepts they represent, but it as readily refers to the range of Davis’ arco technique. Davis and the bow are very much in evidence here, matched with the great John Hicks and the piano".[3]
On All About Jazz , Craig Jolley said "As the primary soloist Davis plays arco (bowed) bass on most tunes. In contrast to the generally high-energy feel of his previous records he concentrates mainly on melodic variation. The deep, rich sonority of his instrument becomes a primary message. This CD can also be seen as Davis' personal summary of twentieth century American music with emphasis on soulfulness. Pianist John Hicks accompanies Davis with sensitivity and restraint and contributes concise, apt solos".[4]
Track listing
"Come Sunday /Warm Valley" (Duke Ellington ) – 5:14
"Simone" (Frank Foster ) – 8:01
"Estate (Summer) " (Bruno Martino ) – 7:46
"A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn ) – 4:37
"Eccles Sonata" (Henry Eccles ) – 4:33
"Lift Every Voice and Sing " (John Rosamond Johnson , James Weldon Johnson ) – 3:33
"Go Down Moses " (Traditional) – 2:34
"Little Benny" (Charlie Parker ) – 5:19
"Skylark " (Hoagy Carmichael , Johnny Mercer ) – 4:27
"C.C. Rider (Traditional) – 5:05
Personnel
References
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
As leader or co-leader
Hells Bells (1975)
Steadfast (1975)
After the Morning (West 54 , 1979)
Some Other Time (1981)
John Hicks (1982)
In Concert (1984)
Inc. 1 (1985)
Luminous (and Elise Wood , 1985–88)
Two of a Kind (and Ray Drummond , 1986–87)
I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By (1987)
East Side Blues (1988)
Naima's Love Song (1988)
Oleo (New York Unit, 1989)
Rhythm-a-Ning (and Kenny Barron , 1989)
Blue Bossa (New York Unit, 1990)
Is That So? (1990)
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990)
Power Trio (1990)
St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors (1991)
Tribute to George Adams (1991–92)
After the Morning (Dominic Sciscente Music, 1992)
Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
Crazy for You (1992)
Friends Old and New (1992)
Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
Now's the Time (New York Unit, 1992)
Over the Rainbow (New York Unit, 1992)
Single Petal of a Rose (1992)
The Missouri Connection (and Jay McShann , 1992)
Beyond Expectations (1993)
Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday (1993)
Akari (New York Unit, 1994)
Duality (and Peter Leitch , 1994)
Gentle Rain (1994)
In the Mix (1994)
Heart Beats (Keystone Trio, 1995)
Piece for My Peace (1995)
Cry Me a River (1997)
Newklear Music (Keystone Trio, 1997)
Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook (1997)
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook (1997)
Trio + Strings (1997)
Hicks Time (released 1998)
Impressions of Mary Lou (1998)
Beautiful Friendship (and Elise Wood, 2000)
Music in the Key of Clark (2001)
Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook (2003)
Twogether (with Frank Morgan , 2005–6)
I Remember You (2006)
On the Wings of an Eagle (2006)
Sweet Love of Mine (2006)
WithArt Blakey WithArthur Blythe WithDavid Murray WithPharoah Sanders With others
Solid! (Eric Alexander , 1998)
Sunday in New York (Eric Alexander, 2005)
Eby (Hamiet Bluiett , 1984)
Fast Last! (Lester Bowie , 1974)
Now It's My Turn (Betty Carter , 1976)
The Audience with Betty Carter (1979)
It's Not About the Melody (Betty Carter, 1992)
Gardenias for Lady Day (James Carter , 2003)
The Bassist: Homage to Diversity (Richard Davis , released 2001)
Structurally Sound (Booker Ervin , 1966)
Flying Colors (Ricky Ford , 1980)
Interpretations (Ricky Ford, 1982)
Awakening (Sonny Fortune , 1985)
The Outside Within (Chico Freeman , 1978)
Spirit Sensitive (Chico Freeman, 1978–79)
Habana (Roy Hargrove , 1997)
Again and Again (Oliver Lake , 1991)
52nd Street Themes (Joe Lovano , 1999)
On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard (Joe Lovano, 2002)
Streams of Expression (Joe Lovano, 2005)
Hi Voltage (Hank Mobley , 1967)
Taru (Lee Morgan , 1968)
Staying on the Watch (Sonny Simmons , 1966)
Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Charles Tolliver , 1972)
Love Remains (Bobby Watson , 1986)