Dave Pike Quartet ‎• Pike's Peak

Review by Scott Yanow

This Portrait LP was vibraphonist Dave Pike's second recording as a leader. Pike is joined by bassist Herbie Lewis, drummer Walter Perkins, and most notably pianist Bill Evans. It was one of the pianist's first sessions after the tragic death of his bassist, Scott LaFaro, and gives listeners a rare opportunity to hear Evans this late in his career as a sideman. The music is fairly spontaneous, consisting of two ballads, "Besame Mucho," "Vierd Blues," and Pike's "Why Not" (inspired by Miles Davis' "So What"). An excellent if generally overlooked straight-ahead set.

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Reseña por Scott Yanow

Este LP de retrato fue la segunda grabación del vibrafonista Dave Pike como líder. A Pike se le unen el bajista Herbie Lewis, el baterista Walter Perkins y, más notablemente, el pianista Bill Evans. Fue una de las primeras sesiones del pianista después de la trágica muerte de su bajista, Scott LaFaro, y ofrece a los oyentes una oportunidad única de escuchar a Evans tan tarde en su carrera como acompañante. La música es bastante espontánea y consta de dos baladas, "Besame Mucho", "Vierd Blues" y "Why Not" de Pike (inspiradas en "So What" de Miles Davis). Un conjunto recto perfecto, aunque generalmente pasado por alto.

Tracklist:
A1 - Why Not -
A2 - In A Sentimental Mood -
A3 - Vierd Blues -
B1 - Besame Mucho -
B2 - Wild Is The Wind -

Credits:
    Bass – Herbie Lewis
    Drums – Walter Perkins
    Piano – Bill Evans
    Vibraphone – Dave Pike

Label: Epic ‎– BA 17025
Released: 1962
Genre: Jazz
Style: Cool Jazz

 

 

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