It's Time for Dave Pike

It's Time for Dave Pike
Studio album by Dave Pike
Released	1961
Recorded	January 30 and February 9, 1961 Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:49
Label	Riverside RLP 360
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Dave Pike chronology
It's Time for Dave Pike (1961) Pike's Peak (1962)

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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]

Track listing

All compositions by Dave Pike except as indicated

1. "Cheryl" (Charlie Parker) - 5:02
2. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 5:34
3. "It's Time" - 5:40
4. "Hot House" (Tadd Dameron) - 4:08
5. "Forward" - 5:12
6. "Solar" (Miles Davis) - 3:14
7. "Little Girl Blue" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 3:55
8. "Tendin' to Business" (Don Cherry) - 5:04

Personnel

• Dave Pike - vibraphone
• Barry Harris - piano (tracks 1-6 & 8)
• Reggie Workman - bass (tracks 1-6 & 8)
• Billy Higgins - drums (tracks 1-6 & 8)

References