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
 * 1) "Hi-Fly" (Randy Weston) – 3:58
 * 2) "Tillie Butterball" – 5:13
 * 3) "Excerpts from "Yamecraw"" – 4:36
 * 4) "There Are Many Worlds" – 5:27
 * 5) "Here to Hear" – 7:44
 * 6) "Lullaby of Birdland" (George Shearing, George David Weiss) – 3:22
 * 7) "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:56
 * 8) "Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford) – 4:28

Musicians

 * Jaki Byard – piano
 * Ron Carter – bass
 * Pete La Roca – drums

Production

 * Esmond Edwards – production
 * Nat Hentoff – liner notes