by Scott Yanow
This early quartet date from pianist Paul Bley is somewhat historic because it was the recording debut of both bassist Charlie Haden and vibraphonist Dave Pike. With drummer Lennie McBrowne completing the group, Bley explores a lot of unlikely material in an early postbop manner including Bill Harris' &Everywhere,& Roy Eldridge's &I Remember Harlem& and some group originals. The liner notes by Carla Borg (soon to be Carla Bley), who has her &O Plus One& recorded by the group, are also noteworthy.