| It's Time for Dave Pike | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Dave Pike |
| Cover: | It's Time for Dave Pike.jpg |
| 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 |
| Chronology: | Dave Pike |
| Next Title: | Pike's Peak |
| Next Year: | 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]
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". 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