Pike's Groove Explained

Pike's Groove is an album led by vibraphonist Dave Pike which was recorded in 1986 and released by the Criss Cross Jazz label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states "Vibraphonist Dave Pike has recorded in a variety of settings through the years. His Criss Cross date is one of his finest straight-ahead outings ... Highly recommended".

Track listing

1. "Big Foot" (Charlie Parker) – 4:13
2. "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" (Tommy Wolf, Fran Landesman) – 5:49
3. "You're My Everything" (Harry Warren, Mort Dixon, Joe Young) – 3:42
4. "Ornithology" (Parker, Benny Harris) – 6:33
5. "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 6:49
6. "Reflections in Blue" (Dave Pike) – 8:28
7. "Birk's Works" (Gillespie) – 6:06
8. "You're My Everything" [alternate take] (Warren, Dixon, Young) – 5:31 Additional track on CD reissue
9. "Big Foot" [alternate take] (Parker) – 4:32 Additional track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Dave Pike – vibraphone
• Cedar Walton − piano
• David Williams − bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

Notes and References

1. https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1021.html Criss Cross Jazz: Album Entry
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Cedar_Walton.htm Jazzlists: Cedar Walton Discography