The Caribbean Suite

The Caribbean Suite is the second album led by American saxophonist Harold Vick recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA Victor label. The disc features Kenny Graham's eight-part "Caribbean Suite".

Reception

The 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".

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Graham except as indicated

1. "Mango Walk" - 4:29
2. "Saga Boy" - 1:55
3. "Bongo Chant" - 4:59
4. "Dance of the Zombies" - 4:30
5. "Wha' Hupp'n?" - 5:38
6. "Tiempo Medio Lento" - 3:29
7. "Beguine" - 3:22
8. "Haitian Ritual" - 3:04
9. "Barbados" (Charlie Parker) - 2:53
10. "Jamaica Farewell" (Lord Burgess) - 3:09
11. "Letitia" (Harold Vick) - 5:24

Personnel

• 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