Drinking From the Golden Cup

John Bickerton

This album brings an hour of original compositions by Bickerton, and refreshing ones at that. Almost all the tracks bespeak a thoughtful musical intelligence, full of angular beauty. ‘Snowfall,’ for instance, begins almost somberly, but with the introduction of percussion and bass, the mood shifts to peaceful – and shifts again, constantly conjuring up new scenes. Bickerton is quietly in control throughout. Bostonia Magazine

John Bickerton’s songs tell stories. Expansive, edgy, romantic, singing, are all (often simultaneous) descriptions of this music. As a guidepost, I’d say the group is somewhat comparable in temperament to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. A very accomplished tight-knit group. All tunes are original and carefully developed tales. Together they form a satisfying whole. Highly recommended.” — Hard Bop Cafe

<p>This album brings an hour of original compositions by Bickerton, and refreshing ones at that. Almost all the tracks bespeak a thoughtful musical intelligence, full of angular beauty. ‘Snowfall,’ for instance, begins almost somberly, but with the introduction of percussion and bass, the mood shifts to peaceful – and shifts again, constantly conjuring up new scenes. Bickerton is quietly in control throughout. Bostonia Magazine</p>
<p>John Bickerton’s songs tell stories. Expansive, edgy, romantic, singing, are all (often simultaneous) descriptions of this music. As a guidepost, I’d say the group is somewhat comparable in temperament to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. A very accomplished tight-knit group. All tunes are original and carefully developed tales. Together they form a satisfying whole. Highly recommended.” — Hard Bop Cafe</p>


Drinking From the Golden Cup by John Bickerton

Always Know the Way Home (Original Mix)

Always Know the Way Home by John Bickerton

Always Know the Way Home

Don Juan and Don Quixote Meet Their Fate in Brooklyn (Original Mix)

Don Juan and Don Quixote Meet Their Fate in Brooklyn by John Bickerton

Don Juan and Don Quixote Meet Their Fate in Brooklyn

Drinking From the Golden Cup (Original Mix)

Last Dance of Fading Memories (Original Mix)

Last Dance of Fading Memories by John Bickerton

Last Dance of Fading Memories

Meet Me At the Playground (Original Mix)

Meet Me At the Playground by John Bickerton

Meet Me At the Playground

Midnight Epiphany on Westbound 46 (Original Mix)

Midnight Epiphany on Westbound 46 by John Bickerton