Pike, Dave - Infra-Red CD
SKU
28-MPSR218949.2
1970 release by this early jazz/rock crossover band, featuring American vibraphonist Pike, who was based in Germany and highlighting the great work of German guitarist Volker Kriegel.
“Reissue of 1970 album. American vibraphonist Dave Pike gained fame from his work throughout the 60's with popular jazz flutist Herbie Mann, recording 11 albums with Mann's groups, also recorded with legendary pianists Bill Evans and Paul Bley. On moving to Europe, the Dave Pike Set became an instant success through the combination of Pike's vibes play and German Volker Kriegel's electric, acoustic, guitar and sitar play. Kriegel's compositions helped create the quartet's unique sound, encompassing jazz, funk, psychedelia, avant-garde, and ethno.”