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A few weeks prior to his death on May 10, 2006, pianist John Hicks entered the recording studio for what was likely the final time to produce this memorable CD. His reflective ballad "One Peaceful Moment" is a meditative solo piano feature that opens the disc. Two additional solo features, "The Things We Did Last Summer" and the original "Sunset Blues," continue the mood set by the opening track. Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson's heartfelt tenor sax is the perfect pairing with the leader in "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry." Hicks' wife (and frequent recording partner), Elise Wood, is added on flute in several Latin selections, including Woody Shaw's lively "Sweet Love of Mine" and the pianist's breezy "Peanut Butter Two," which also feature percussionist Ray Mantilla. This excellent date is a fitting conclusion to John Hicks' career. ~ Ken Dryden
Liner Note Author: Donald Elfman.
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (04/05/2006).
Photographer: Richard Conde.
Personnel: John Hicks (piano); John Hicks; Curtis Lundy (bass instrument); Victor Jones (drums); Elise Wood (flute); Javon Jackson (tenor saxophone); Ray Mantilla (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Down Beat (p.68) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[It's] hard to imagine a better way to remember Hicks than his distinctive, clever-but-underplayed phrasing on this CD's highlight, 'Mambo Influenciado.'" Bob Mover Sweet Love Of Mine Songs | 1. | One Peaceful Moment |
| 2. | I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry |
| 3. | Sweet Love of Mine |
| 4. | Things We Did Last Summer, The |
| 5. | Once I Loved |
| 6. | Hold It Down |
| 7. | Mambo Influenciado |
| 8. | I Remember Clifford |
| 9. | Peanut Butter Two |
| 10. | Sunset Blues |
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Sweet Love Of Mine Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  A Grand Finale
John Hicks, one of the most prolific pianists, composers and arrangers of the modern jazz era has left his continued legacy of excellence and skillful musicianship in the form of his final recording with HighNote Records.
In this final musical delight, Mr. Hicks brings about a myriad of emotions to subliminally arrive at the title of the CD, "Sweet Love of Mine". The title song, by the late trumpeter, Woody Shaw, speaks to the passion of Hicks and his dedication to the jazz genre. The late Duke Ellington is quoted as saying "Music is my Mistress", well, Hicks' passion and love of music is evident in this recording and is appropriately titled.
A gifted composer in his own right, we are witnesses to a revamping of his original composition, "Peanut Butter in the Dessert", which is now ttled, Peanut Butter II. The teaming with master percussionist, Ray Mantilla, helps to bring a vibrant Latin-tinged repertoire to this occasion and yet, swings in true jazz tradition with the soulfulness of Javon Jackson on tenor saxophone, Curtis Lundy on bass, and Victor Jones on drums.
Overall, I have enjoyed this CD immensely yet, I am saddened to listen to it knowing John Hicks will no longer bring us any newer recordings. But, it is safe to say that his legacy of wonderful and brilliantly composed music will be with us forever. Sweet Love of Mine is a grand finale and brilliant piece for all to enjoy. The solo piano tracks are worth the entire CD. Breathtaking!!!
Submitted by Teachumwell (Atlanta, GA, USA) 
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