CRAZY FOR YOU (JOHN HICKS ALBUM)

Crazy for You
Crazy for You
Studio album by John Hicks
Recorded	April 3, 1992; New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Red Baron
John Hicks chronology

Crazy for You is a trio album led by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in New York City on April 3, 1992.^[1] The musicians were pianist John Hicks, bassist Wilbur Bascomb, and drummer Kenny Washington.^[1] Eight of the compositions are by Gershwin; they were probably chosen in response to the popularity of the musical Crazy for You at the time.^[2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]

Crazy for You was released by Red Baron Records.^[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "nothing all that surprising or purposeful occurs that justifies yet another recording of these warhorse tunes".^[2]

Track listing

"K-Ra-Zy For You – Part 1"
"K-Ra-Zy For You – Part 2"
"Embraceable You"
"I Got Rhythm"
"They Can't Take That Away from Me"
"Bidin' My Time"
"Someone to Watch Over Me"
"Nice Work If You Can Get It"
"But Not for Me"
"I Got Rhythm – Reprise"

Personnel

John Hicks – piano
Wilbur Bascomb – bass
Kenny Washington – drums

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "John Hicks Catalog" Archived 2017-07-29 at the Wayback Machine. jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Yanow, Scott "John Hicks – Crazy for You" Archived 2017-07-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 29, 2017.

[disco-1] "John Hicks Catalog" Archived 2017-07-29 at the Wayback Machine. jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 29, 2017.

[Allmusic-2] Yanow, Scott "John Hicks – Crazy for You" Archived 2017-07-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 29, 2017.

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v t e John Hicks
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)
With Art Blakey	'S Make It (and The Jazz Messengers, 1964) Soul Finger (and The Jazz Messengers, 1965) Hold On, I'm Coming (1966) Child's Dance (and The Jazz Messengers, 1972)
With Arthur Blythe	Illusions (1980) Blythe Spirit (1981) Blythe Byte (2001) Exhale (2002)
With David Murray	Morning Song (1983) Sketches of Tokyo (co-led, 1985) I Want to Talk About You (1986) Ming's Samba (1988) Ballads for Bass Clarinet (1991) David Murray/James Newton Quintet (1991) Fast Life (1991) MX (1992) For Aunt Louise (1993) Jazzosaurus Rex (1993) Love and Sorrow (1993) Saxmen (1993) Like a Kiss that Never Ends (2000)
With Pharoah Sanders	Journey to the One (1979) Pharoah Sanders Live... (1981) Rejoice (1981) Africa (1987) A Prayer Before Dawn (1987)
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)

v t e John Hicks
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)
With Art Blakey	'S Make It (and The Jazz Messengers, 1964) Soul Finger (and The Jazz Messengers, 1965) Hold On, I'm Coming (1966) Child's Dance (and The Jazz Messengers, 1972)
With Arthur Blythe	Illusions (1980) Blythe Spirit (1981) Blythe Byte (2001) Exhale (2002)
With David Murray	Morning Song (1983) Sketches of Tokyo (co-led, 1985) I Want to Talk About You (1986) Ming's Samba (1988) Ballads for Bass Clarinet (1991) David Murray/James Newton Quintet (1991) Fast Life (1991) MX (1992) For Aunt Louise (1993) Jazzosaurus Rex (1993) Love and Sorrow (1993) Saxmen (1993) Like a Kiss that Never Ends (2000)
With Pharoah Sanders	Journey to the One (1979) Pharoah Sanders Live... (1981) Rejoice (1981) Africa (1987) A Prayer Before Dawn (1987)
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)

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