Naima's Love Song

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
Released	1988
Recorded	April 8 & 9, 1988 Big Box 901 Studio, Tokyo, Japan
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:36
Label	DIW DIW 8023
Producer	John Hicks
John Hicks chronology
East Side Blues (1988) Naima's Love Song (1988) Oleo (1989)

Reception

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

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

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

• John Hicks - piano
• Bobby Watson - alto saxophone
• Curtis Lundy - bass
• Victor Lewis - drums