The Doors of Perception is a live album by American jazz vibraphonist Dave Pike which was recorded in 1966 and released on the Vortex label in 1970.Atlantic Records Catalog: East-West, Embryo, Vortex series accessed July 13, 2015
Critical reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars stating "this is the Pike version of an acid experiment....Though only 27 minutes long, the impression of this disc will stay with listeners long after the record ends. ...While The Doors of Perception may not be every Pike fan's cup of what have you, it will certainly appeal to those who dug his sides for the German MPS label in the early '70s".
Track listing All compositions by Dave Pike "Free Improvisation" – 3:06 "The Drifter" – 7:09 "The Doors of Perception" – 3:29 "Ballad" – 5:30 "Anticipation" – 8:05
Personnel Dave Pike – vibraphone, marimba Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Eddie Daniels – tenor saxophone, clarinet Don Friedman – piano Chuck Israels – bass, electric bass Arnie Wise – drums
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