Duality (Peter Leitch and John Hicks album)

Duality is an album by guitarist Peter Leitch and pianist John Hicks that was recorded in 1994.

Duality
Studio album by
Released1994
RecordedJune 1–2, 1994
StudioVan Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
GenreJazz
Length71:03
LabelReservoir
John Hicks chronology
Gentle Rain
(1994)
Duality
(1994)
Akari
(1994)

Recording and music

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The album was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on June 1 and 2, 1994.[1] It is a duet album played by guitarist Peter Leitch and pianist John Hicks.[2] The material is a mix of standards, relatively unknown compositions, and pieces written by each of the musicians.[2]

Release and reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [3]

Duality was released by Reservoir Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Leitch, a lyrical player in the style of Jim Hall, is beautifully complemented by Hicks' piano technique."[2]

Track listing

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  1. "Pas De Trois" – 7:11
  2. "Epistrophy" – 6:23
  3. "For B.C." – 6:45
  4. "H&L" – 7:13
  5. "O'Grand Amour" – 8:59
  6. "Dancing in the Dark" – 5:21
  7. "Last Night when We Were Young" – 5:00
  8. "Duality" – 6:32
  9. "After the Morning" – 6:52
  10. "Chelsea Bridge" – 4:49
  11. "I Hear a Rhapsody" – 5:58

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b "RSR CD 134". Reservoir Music. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Dryden, Ken "Peter Leitch – Duality". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 878. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.