Known for his collaborations with Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Pharoah Sanders, and Charles Tolliver, pianist, composer, and arranger John Hicks famously recorded two albums in 1975 that took years to reach the public: the famed Hells Bells (released in 1980) and the critically acclaimed Steadfast (released in 1991). This solo piano outing features Hicks performing familiar favorites (“Lush Life,” “In a Sentimental Mood”) alongside captivating originals, showcasing a pianist and composer at the peak of his creativity with a repertoire as diverse as his steadfast contributions to decades of jazz. Available for the first time in digital formats for a new generation of fans to discover.