The Caribbean Suite is the second album led by American saxophonist Harold Vick recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA Victor label.[1] The disc features Kenny Graham's eight-part "Caribbean Suite".
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| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | June 15–16, 1966 in NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 45:52 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor LSP 3677 | |||
| Producer | Brad McCuen | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Harold Vick led relatively few record dates of his own, but this little-known session is one of his better efforts".[2]
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Track listing
editAll compositions by Kenny Graham except as indicated
- "Mango Walk" - 4:29
- "Saga Boy" - 1:55
- "Bongo Chant" - 4:59
- "Dance of the Zombies" - 4:30
- "Wha' Hupp'n?" - 5:38
- "Tiempo Medio Lento" - 3:29
- "Beguine" - 3:22
- "Haitian Ritual" - 3:04
- "Barbados" (Charlie Parker) - 2:53
- "Jamaica Farewell" (Lord Burgess) - 3:09
- "Letitia" (Harold Vick) - 5:24
Personnel
edit- Harold Vick - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
- Blue Mitchell - trumpet
- Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone
- Albert Dailey - piano
- Everett Barksdale - guitar
- Walter Booker - bass
- Mickey Roker - drums
- Montego Joe, Manuel Ramos - Latin percussion
References
edit- ^ Harold Vick discography accessed January 20, 2015
- ^ a b Dryden, K., Allmusic Review accessed January 20, 2015