A split LP that offers some key tracks from the classic
Dave Mackay &
Vicky Hamilton album on Impulse from 1968, plus later piano trio recordings by
Dave from 1982!
Dave &
Vicky are represented here by the first 4 tracks on the record – "Blues For Hari", "Here", Now", and "3 For 5" – and on these tunes, the pair are sort of like a hip version of Jackie & Roy – usually singing together on their tracks, with a mixed male/
female vocal approach that sounds totally great – and which really fits the breezy mood of the tunes on the set!
Dave himself plays Fender Rhodes and piano – along with an odd little combo that includes flute and tenor played by Ira Schulman, percussion by Francisco Aguabella, and guest sitar by by Ray Neapolitan. Other tracks on the album are all from 1982, and feature
Dave in warmer trio context with Andy Simpkins on bass and Joey Baron on drums. Titles include "Hands", "The Andyman Suite", and "Triste".
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)