Hi-Fly (Jaki Byard album)

Hi-Fly is an album by pianist Jaki Byard recorded in 1962 and released on the New Jazz label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Robert Taylor stating, "it would be virtually impossible, and futile, to try and duplicate the individual genius of Jaki Byard. This stands as one of his best".

Track listing

All compositions by Jaki Byard except where noted

"Hi-Fly" (Randy Weston) – 3:58

"Tillie Butterball" – 5:13

"Excerpts from "Yamecraw"" – 4:36

"There Are Many Worlds" – 5:27

"Here to Hear" – 7:44

"Lullaby of Birdland" (George Shearing, George David Weiss) – 3:22

"'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:56

"Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford) – 4:28

Personnel

Musicians

Jaki Byard – piano

Ron Carter – bass

Pete La Roca – drums

Production

Esmond Edwards – production

Nat Hentoff – liner notes

References

Jaki Byard albums

1962 albums

Albums produced by Esmond Edwards

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

New Jazz Records albums