Naima's Love Song is an album by pianist John Hicks's Quartet featuring Bobby Watson recorded in 1988 and released on the Japanese DIW label.[1]

Naima's Love Song
Studio album by
John Hicks Quartet
Released1988
RecordedApril 8 & 9, 1988
Big Box 901 Studio, Tokyo, Japan
GenreJazz
Length46:36
LabelDIW
DIW 8023
ProducerJohn Hicks
John Hicks chronology
East Side Blues
(1988)
Naima's Love Song
(1988)
Oleo
(1989)

Reception

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The Allmusic review stated "With pristine sound and plenty of Hicks' inspired and vigorous solo work topping things off, Naima's Love Song qualifies as one of the best jazz titles of the '80s".[2]

Professional ratings
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SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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  1. "Elementary My Dear Watson" (Curtis Lundy) - 9:14
  2. "Someday Soon" (Bobby Watson) - 9:12
  3. "Soul Eyes" (Mal Waldron) - 7:43
  4. "On the One" (Watson) - 7:00
  5. "Pent-Up House" (Sonny Rollins) - 3:26
  6. "Naima's Love Song" (John Hicks) - 10:23

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ John Hicks discography, accessed July 15, 2014
  2. ^ a b Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 15, 2014