The first half of the program features arrangements of Hills compositions by Ron Horton: Divine Revelation," Dusk," ML," Laverne, No Doubt," and Venture Inward." The second half of the program features works arranged by Mr. Hill and Mr. Horton: Bellezza #3," A Beautiful Day," 5/4 Piece," Faded Beauty #2," Faded Beauty #1," and New Pinocchio." Many of these compositions may be heard on Hills 2002 release, A Beautiful Day (Palmetto Records).
A 1993 recording of Andrew Hill and Chico Hamilton is now available: Dreams Come True (Joyous Shout!) is a monumental musical conversation between two of jazzs most innovative elder statesmen. On this recording, these two NEA Jazz Masters bring their varying styles together into a distinct, mutual song of ideas soaked with wit and humor. According to Chico, Hill was a genius and a beautiful human being! Its an honor to add his unique voice to my recording catalog.
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