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Dave Pike

David Samuel Pike (March 23, 1938 – October 3, 2015) was an American jazz vibraphone and marimba player. He appeared on many albums by Nick Brignola, Paul Bley and Kenny Clarke, Bill Evans, and Herbie Mann. He also recorded extensively as leader, including a number of albums on MPS Records.

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David Samuel Pike (1938-03-23)March 23, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died
October 3, 2015(2015-10-03) (aged 77) Del Mar, California, U.S.
Genres
Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz, world
Instruments
Vibraphone, marimba
Labels
Timeless, Criss Cross, Atlantic, MPS
Occupations
Musician, songwriter

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related to As leader · 51
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Dave Pike → NAMM Oral History Library, Obituary Los Angeles TimesDave, Pike Interview
Born · 1
Dave Pike → David Samuel Pike (1938-03-23)March 23, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died · 1
Dave Pike → October 3, 2015(2015-10-03) (aged 77) Del Mar, California, U.S.
Genres · 1
Dave Pike → Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz, world
Instruments · 1
Dave Pike → Vibraphone, marimba
Labels · 1
Dave Pike → Timeless, Criss Cross, Atlantic, MPS
Occupations · 1
Dave Pike → Musician, songwriter

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Dave PikeBornDavid Samuel Pike (1938-03-23)March 23, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.1.00infobox
Dave PikeDiedOctober 3, 2015(2015-10-03) (aged 77) Del Mar, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Dave PikeGenresBrazilian jazz, Latin jazz, world1.00infobox
Dave PikeInstrumentsVibraphone, marimba1.00infobox
Dave PikeLabelsTimeless, Criss Cross, Atlantic, MPS1.00infobox
Dave PikeOccupationsMusician, songwriter1.00infobox
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderThe Jazz Couriers0.60section
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderGene Norman Presents0.60section
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderJazz Couriers0.60section
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderWhippet0.60section
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderIt's Time0.60section
Dave Pikerelated to As leaderRiverside0.60section

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