It's Time for Dave Pike | ||||
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Released | 1961 | |||
Recorded | January 30 and February 9, 1961 | |||
Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 37:49 | |||
Label | Riverside RLP 360 | |||
Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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It's Time for Dave Pike is the debut album led by American jazz vibraphonist Dave Pike which was recorded in 1961 for the Riverside label. [1]
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The contemporaneous DownBeat reviewer praised the spirit of Pike's playing, while identifying reservations: "he doesn't always follow through on ideas, cramming too much into one solo. He has a little trouble bringing his solos to a conclusion". [3] The AllMusic site awarded the album 3 stars stating "By 1961 standards, this album isn't experimental or forward-thinking – certainly not compared to some of the adventurous, challenging sounds that were coming from modal and avant-garde improvisers in the early '60s. But it's easy to enjoy if you appreciate swinging, inspired bop along the lines of Milt Jackson, who is one of Pike's primary influences". [2]
All compositions by Dave Pike except as indicated