Single Petal of a Rose


Single Petal of a Rose is an album by pianist John Hicks, recorded in 1992.

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Mapleshade Studio, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in June 1992. The musicians were pianist John Hicks, flautist Elise Wood, bassist Walter Booker, and guest trumpeter Jack Walrath.

Release

Single Petal of a Rose was released by Mapleshade Records.

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz observed that, "Working without percussion gives it all a very light, chamber-jazz feel, but there is enough substance to keep the level of interest high."

Track listing

  1. "Sometime Ago" – 5:20
  2. "Infant Eyes" – 8:45
  3. "Yes or No" – 4:14
  4. "Ballad of a Black Man" – 3:49
  5. "Ghosts of Yesterday" – 4:30
  6. "Portraits" – 5:59
  7. "Topaz" – 5:31
  8. "A Child Is Born" – 7:04
  9. "Single Petal of a Rose" – 4:55
  10. "Embraceable You" – 9:29
  11. "Virgo" – 5:25

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