Dave Pike

David Samuel Pike (March 23, 1938 – October 3, 2015) He made his recording debut with the Paul Bley Quartet in 1958. By the late 1960s, Pike's music had become more exploratory, contributing a unique voice and new contexts that pushed the envelope in times remembered for their exploratory nature. The Doors of Perception, recorded in 1966 (released in 1970 for the Atlantic Records subsidiary Vortex Records) and produced by former boss Herbie Mann, explored ballads, modal territory, musique concrète, with free and lyrical improvisation, and featured musicians including alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, bassist Chuck Israels and pianist Don Friedman.

Pike moved to Europe and signed with MPS Records. With the collaboration of Volker Kriegel (guitar), J. A. Rettenbacher (acoustic and electric bass), and Peter Baumeister (drums), he formed the Dave Pike Set.

Discography As leader The Jazz Couriers, Gene Norman Presents the Jazz Couriers (Whippet, 1957) It's Time for Dave Pike (Riverside, 1961) Pike's Peak (Epic, 1962) – rec. 1961 Bossa Nova Carnival (New Jazz, 1962) Limbo Carnival (New Jazz, 1962) Dave Pike Plays the Jazz Version of Oliver! (Moodsville, 1963) – rec. 1962 Manhattan Latin (Decca, 1964) Jazz for the Jet Set (Atlantic, 1966) – rec. 1965 Got the Feelin (Relax, 1969) Four Reasons (MPS, 1969) Noisy Silence/Gentle Noise (MPS, 1969) Live at the Philharmonie (MPS, 1970) Infra-Red (MPS, 1970) The Doors of Perception (Vortex, 1970) – live rec. 1966 Album (MPS/BASF, 1971) Salomao (MPS/BASF, 1972) Times Out of Mind (Muse, 1976) On a Gentle Note (Muse, 1978) Let the Minstrels Play On (Muse, 1980) Moon Bird (Muse, 1983) Pike's Groove (Criss Cross, 1986) Bluebird (Timeless, 1989) Bophead (Ubiquity, 1998) Peligroso (CuBop, 2000) At Studio 2 (B.Free, 2016)

As sideman With Herbie Mann Brazil, Bossa Nova & Blues (United Artists, 1962) Herbie Mann Returns to the Village Gate (Atlantic, 1963) Herbie Mann Live at Newport (Atlantic, 1963) – live My Kinda Groove (Atlantic, 1965) – rec. 1964 Latin Mann (Columbia, 1965) Standing Ovation at Newport (Atlantic, 1965) – live The Roar of the Greasepaint the Smell of the Crowd (Atlantic, 1965) Monday Night at the Village Gate (Atlantic, 1966) – rec. 1965 Today! (Atlantic, 1966) – rec. 1965 The Evolution of Mann (Atlantic, 1972)[2LP] – compilations

With others Paul Bley, Solemn Meditation (GNP, 1957) Nick Brignola, All Business (Reservoir, 1999) Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band, All Smiles (MPS, 1968) Slide Hampton, Mellow-dy (LRC, 1992) Babatunde Olatunji, High Life! (Columbia, 1963) Clark Terry, At the Montreux Jazz Festival (Polydor, 1970)