The perfect pair
This is one of my favorite jazz albums. John Hicks' is right in the groove, and may actually be channeling Strayhorn. Very expressive album.
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Wonderful tribute
This record is totally simpatico, a truly understanding reading of some classic jazz themes that avoids any temptation to crank up the romanticism. Instead, Hicks emphasizes the structure of each song, articulating 'A flower is a lovesome thing' with admirable simplicity and grace. Just a wonderful tribute.
Exceptional Composer Done Proud
Being a long time lover of Strayhorn/Ellington compositions, their solo and duet piano work, and the Webster/Blanton years, I can only say that this album is as fitting a tribute as one could imagine,true to the sophistication of both artist/composers. Had they lived to hear this sympathetic tribute to their work, both Strayhorn and Ellington would have been proud to have been so well remembered. The renditions are true to way the music was conceived, and played with great empathy.
