The Caribbean Suite is the second album led by American saxophonist Harold Vick recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA Victor label.[1] The disc features Kenny Graham's eight-part "Caribbean Suite".

The Caribbean Suite
Studio album by Harold Vick
Released	1967
Recorded	June 15 & 16, 1966 in NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:52
Label	RCA Victor LSP 3677
Producer	Brad McCuen
Harold Vick chronology
Steppin' Out! (1963) The Caribbean Suite (1967) Straight Up (1967)

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".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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