Metal Roads

Guitarist/composer David Pritchard, known for creating hypnotic musical tapestries and soundscapes for multiple acoustic guitars, began his career as an electric guitarist playing with the Gary Burton Quartet at the age of 20. He was also co-founder of the pioneering jazz/rock group Contraband that recorded for Epic Records. Later he recorded two LP's as a leader for Inner City Records featuring jazz greats Freddie Hubbard and Patrice Rushen. Just prior to beginning his acoustic explorations, in 1981 he recorded Metal Roads, an exciting example of jazz fusion chamber music with some of LA’s top players, including the late Lynn Blessing on vibes, Rich Eames, piano and synthesizer, Steve Anderson, electric bass, and Michael Jochum, drums. The roots of Pritchard’s acoustic explorations are clearly heard in Metal Roads. These include use of counterpoint, odd meters and polyrhythms as well as the influence of minimalist pioneers Reich and Glass. These influences, combined with contemporary jazz improvisation, give Metal Roads a unique timeless quality.