Dave Pike

Dave Pike – “The Doors Of Perception” (Nature Sounds, NSD‑816). Recorded in ’66, released in 1970 and newly repressed, this Herbie Mann‑produced set finds vibraphonist Dave Pike diving headfirst into psychedelic jazz: modal mantras, Eastern‑tinted scales and swirling studio effects that place vibes, woodwinds and rhythm section in a kaleidoscopic soundfield. With players like Eddie Daniels and Lee Konitz in the fold, it bridges cool‑school sophistication and countercultural experimentation. The colored‑vinyl pressing lifts the trippy textures, making this a cult cornerstone for spiritual‑jazz devotees and adventurous beat heads alike.