Orange Fish Tears is the debut album by trumpeter and composer Baikida Carroll, on which he is joined by saxophonist Oliver Lake, pianist Manuel Villardel, and percussionist Naná Vasconcelos.

It was recorded during June 3–5, 1974, at Studio Palm in Paris, during a visit to France by members of the Black Artists Group.

This was a most impressive debut, and it stands the test of time extremely well as a unique gem that amply rewards repeated listening.

"[7] Ed Hazell of Point of Departure commented: "the album certainly ranks among the most assured leader debuts in jazz... Carroll emphasizes a collective group approach, careful integration of composition and improvisation, and a fine balance between musical elements...

"[8] Writing for JazzWord, Ken Waxman noted that the album "heralds further explorations," and remarked: "Creation of sound collages as well as whinnying and staccato pivots into pure improvisation and rhythmic asides is what makes Orange Fish Tears a BAG-classic and progenitor of musical currents that would be more fully investigated in the following decades.