Friends Old and New

The album was recorded at BMG Studios in New York City on January 14, 1992.^[1] It was produced by Bob Thiele.^[3] The musicians were pianist John Hicks, trumpeters Greg Gisbert and Clark Terry, trombonist Al Grey, tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate.^[1] "I Want to Talk About You" is a trio track.^[3]

Friends Old and New was released by Novus Records.^[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

On Allmusic, Ron Wynn observed "pianist John Hicks playing in various combo settings with some excellent musical associates ... for some powerhouse numbers".^[4]

1. "Hicks Tone" (John Hicks) – 7:52
2. "I Want to Talk About You" (Billy Eckstine) – 5:56
3. "Bop Scotch" (Glenn Osser, Bob Thiele) – 4:58
4. "True Blue" (Osser, Thiele) – 6:34
5. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 6:43
6. "Nutty" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:30
7. "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 6:26
8. "Rosetta" (Earl Hines, Henri Woode) – 5:08

• Greg Gisbert – trumpet
• Clark Terry – trumpet
• Al Grey – trombone
• Joshua Redman – tenor sax
• John Hicks – piano
• Ron Carter – bass
• Grady Tate – drums