Dave Pike | Jazz for the Jet Set

 vinyl LP

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This disc is a bit unusual in a few ways. Vibraphonist Dave Pike sticks here exclusively to the marimba, while pianist Herbie Hancock is heard throughout on organ, an instrument he rarely played again. The band also includes two trumpeters (most notably Clark Terry who has a few short solos) and a rhythm section with guitarist Billy Butler. Most of the music consists of obscurities and is open to the influences of the boogaloo and pop rhythms of the era; highlights include Hancock's "Blind Man, Blind Man," "Sunny" and "Devilette." An interesting effort.

A1) Blind man, blind man 0:00 A2) Jet set 6:53 A3) Sunny 12:43 A4) When I'm gone 16:03 B1) You've got your troubles 19:02 B2) Sweet tater pie 23:10 B3) Just say goodbye 27:00 B4) Devilette 31:35



Released in 1966 by Atlantic Records