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Here is another
dynamic group led by Dave Pike with a consistent array of tunes primarily set
to expose a fusion of jazz ranging from bop through to some samba styled beats.
Joined with him again as on "On A Gentle Note" is Ron Escheté on
guitar, Luther Hughes on Bass and along with Tom Rainer on keyboards things
really start to swing. Rainer turns his hand to Alto on "Groovin'
High". A favourite of mine is "Icarus" by Ralph Towner where we
get to hear some wonderful bowed Piccolo bass work by Luther Hughes. The use of
Musical Box by Ted Hawke on "Swan Lake" adds an interesting intro and
exit to the tune. The rhythm section with powerful drumming coming from Ted
Hawke and percussion from Don Williams backs Pike's vibes to the tee. The album
continues on from the previous delivering this time a broader repertoire of
tunes exhibiting the skills of an imaginative and gifted musician and leader.
Muse Records, MR
5203, 1978
Recorded 22nd
& 23rd March, 1978 at Sage & Sound Studio, Hollywood,
California
Personnel:
Dave Pike -
Vibraphone, Percussion
Tom Ranier -
Keyboards, Alto Saxophone (#A3)
Ron Escheté -
Guitar
Luther Hughes -
Bass, Cello, Bass [Piccolo] (#B2)
Ted Hawke - Drums,
Percussion, Musical Box (#B1)
Don Williams -
Percussion
Carol Escheté -
Vocals
Track Listing:
A1. Spirit's Samba
{Ron Escheté } (6:50)
A2. Professor
Porno's Romanc {Dave Pike} (6:04)
A3. Groovin' High
{Dizzy Gillespie} (7:08)
B1. Swan Lake
{Tchaikovsky} (9:27)
B2. Icarus {Ralph
Towner} (5:26)
B3. Rabbi Mogen's
Hideout {Dave Pike} (6:52)
Credits:
Producer - Bill
Metz
Engineer - James Mooney
