Icons & Influences is an album by pianist George Cables that was recorded in 2013 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.Jazz Depot: HighNote discography accessed February 26, 2019Jazzlists: George Cables discography accessed February 26, 2019George Cables website: album details accessed February 26, 2019
Reception
The AllMusic review by Matt Collar said "As with all of Cables' albums, Icons & Influences is a fluid, urbane album full of engaging modern jazz".
On All About Jazz, Jack Bowers stated "on the trio date Icons and Influences Cables warmly salutes a number of those who have helped frame his musical persona and escorted him along a journey of wonder and discovery that has enabled him to become the superbly talented artist he is today ... Dedications aside, this is a splendid trio session led by one of the jazz world's more proficient and accessible contemporary pianists. Full credit to Cables, Douglas and Lewis for a job well done".Bowers, J. All About Jazz Review accessed February 26, 2019
Track listing All compositions by George Cables except where noted "Cedar Walton" – 4:34 "Farewell Mulgrew" – 6:48 "Happiness" – 6:25 "The Duke" (Dave Brubeck) – 7:24 "Come Sunday" (Duke Ellington) – 7:04 "Little B's Poem" (Bobby Hutcherson) – 6:35 "Nature Boy" (eden ahbez) – 6:56 "Very Early" (Bill Evans) – 6:29 "Isotope" (Joe Henderson) – 5:12 "The Very Thought of You" (Ray Noble) – 6:31 "Mo' Pan" (Aldwyn Roberts) – 5:31 "Blue Heart" (Benny Golson) – 2:38
Personnel George Cables – piano Dezron Douglas - bass Victor Lewis – drums
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