Description
This is a pre-order. It will ship on or around 7/17/26
Album captures The Dave Pike Set at a moment of exceptional creative unity, presenting a sound that blends jazz-funk, psychedelic color, and European fusion. Recorded in 1971, the record highlights the group's distinctive identity: Dave Pike's warm, expressive vibraphone, Volker Kriegel's modern and inventive guitar work, and the dynamic foundation shaped by J.A. Rettenbacher and Peter Baumeister. Together, they form a quartet whose musical chemistry sets them apart from both American jazz contemporaries and the rising jazz-rock movement of the era. Across its nine tracks, the album reveals a band eager to push boundaries while maintaining a strong melodic and rhythmic core. The music shifts seamlessly between tight, groove-driven sections and more exploratory passages, creating a listening experience that feels both immediate and richly textured. The production by MPS founder Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer gives the record its signature clarity and warmth, allowing every nuance – from shimmering vibraphone overtones to subtle guitar details – to shine. The result is an immersive sonic landscape that appeals equally to audiophiles, collectors, and new listeners.
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