Pike's Groove is an album led by vibraphonist Dave Pike which was recorded in 1986 and released by the Criss Cross Jazz label.Criss Cross Jazz: Album Entry, accessed May 3, 2019Jazzlists: Cedar Walton Discography, accessed May 6, 2019
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 "Big Foot" (Charlie Parker) – 4:13 "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" (Tommy Wolf, Fran Landesman) – 5:49 "You're My Everything" (Harry Warren, Mort Dixon, Joe Young) – 3:42 "Ornithology" (Parker, Benny Harris) – 6:33 "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 6:49 "Reflections in Blue" (Dave Pike) – 8:28 "Birk's Works" (Gillespie) – 6:06 "You're My Everything" [alternate take] (Warren, Dixon, Young) – 5:31 Additional track on CD reissue "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
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