On this intimate and aptly named CD, “Back To Basics”, you will find no drums, no elaborate studio production, and no fancy overdubs. What you will find are simple, emotional, vulnerable and honest recordings by an extremely versatile musician returning home to the music that comes from his soul. Just Jeff his voice, his guitar and his piano. Those who follow Jeff’s career and appreciate his original music have been anticipating and asking for this CD for years. Well, the wait is over. On “Back To Basics” Jeff has taken some of his most popular songs along with several unreleased compositions and given them new acoustic arrangements. The result is a raw and introspective album of music that listeners will relate to.
All 15 of the sound recordings on this CD are previously unreleased. However, there are 4 songs (On Down The Line, The Right Kind Of Day, Just A Little While Longer and Good Morning Alabama) were released with di!erent arrangements on previous CD’s. In preparation for the production of “50”, four “lost” cassette demos were found. (Here Stands Your Man, Even When You’re Gone, To Have It All and Good Morning Alabama) With the master tapes long gone, they were immediately restored as much and as quickly as possible and are included here on this special retrospective CD for the firrst time. Covering a time span of 29 years, (1982 – 2011) “50” was released to coincide with my 50th Birthday. It was an amazingly difficult and time consuming task narrowing down which tracks to include. This is a unique collection that I am very proud of.
Strong, melodic, adult alternative album oriented rock. Jeffs second CD release as a solo artist takes off where his "First CD, “Waiting For The Fire” ended. Coated with lush vocal harmonies, intricate guitar and keyboard work, the music here flows perfectly and effortlessly from beginning to end. Recorded and performed with a moderate 80’s flare, “The Other Side” has been compared to artists such as Hall and Oates, The Tubes, 10cc, Toto, Brian May of Queen and The Alan Parsons Project. A very pleasant, easy and uplifting listening experience.
“Waiting For The Fire” deeply explores the triumphs and the tragedies of searching, fnding and losing love. Within every song one can feel how Jeff's lyrics and music are constantly striving to connect on many different levels with the deep emotions and feelings of the listener. The musical content, vocal and musical arrangements are reminiscent to the musical styling of classic artist’s such as Styx, REO Speedwagon, Christopher Cross, Gino Vannelli, Bread, Richard Marx, Kenny Loggins and Dan Fogelberg
A pristinely crafted, performed and produced recording of a mellow and emotional introspective “Live” acoustic performance. With musical styling reminiscent to artists such as Karla Bono!, David Gates, Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Loggins, James Taylor and John Denver, “Live” at The Red Light Cafe is Jeff's third solo release.
Ever since I can remember I have been forever moved by this Christmas classic from the television Christmas Special, ” “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.” As a child I would patiently and anxiously wait all year long for that one part during the show when Clarice would sing this song to Rudolph. It never failed to moved me to tears and was always over to soon. You must remember that this was long before VCR’s, CD’s, DVDs’s, personal computers, i-Pads, cell phones and I-phones were even a dream in the minds of the people that created them. These special moments came around once a year on television, and if you missed them, then you missed them. People would plan their daily lives to make sure that they were in front of the TV Set when their favorite annual Christmas Special came on. For me, mine was and always has been “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.”
The message in this song coupled with the beautiful and haunting melody sparks hope, love and dreams in every man, woman and child, regardless of their age. It has always been a dream of mine to record it and I am very pleased and honored to o!er it to you during this Holiday Season. Always keep your dreams and hope alive in your heart and may you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas full of love and joy.
The message in this song coupled with the beautiful and haunting melody sparks hope, love and dreams in every man, woman and child, regardless of their age. It has always been a dream of mine to record it and I am very pleased and honored to o!er it to you during this Holiday Season. Always keep your dreams and hope alive in your heart and may you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas full of love and joy.
"Out Of The Hole” is the experience, strength, and hope found in a 12 Step Recovery Program as expressed by Ken Mercer and Jeff Pike. This honest and true-life account of one man’s journey into the depths of alcoholism, drug addiction, denial, depression and finally to recovery is spiritual in nature. This story mirrors millions of peoples’ lives who live with addiction, spiritual emptiness, and daily struggle. It also celebrates the many who are in recovery.
“Out Of The Hole” has been a deep inspiration to those who have heard it and needed it. In many cases it has offered listeners a choice other than drinking or using during drugs a difficult time. Ken and Jeff have performed “Out Of The Hole – The Miracle Of Recovery” at local and state recovery conventions and at meetings both large and small. Their performances, message, and music have positively affected the recovery community. It is their continued hope that through this project they can inspire those still active in their addictions as well as celebrate and validate those in recovery.
“Out Of The Hole” has been a deep inspiration to those who have heard it and needed it. In many cases it has offered listeners a choice other than drinking or using during drugs a difficult time. Ken and Jeff have performed “Out Of The Hole – The Miracle Of Recovery” at local and state recovery conventions and at meetings both large and small. Their performances, message, and music have positively affected the recovery community. It is their continued hope that through this project they can inspire those still active in their addictions as well as celebrate and validate those in recovery.
ADDITIONAL JEFF PIKE CD'S
These two CD's are exclusively ONLY available at the Official Jeff Pike Store.
THE JEFF PIKE STUDIO SESSIONS
This Download Only CD is a special compilation of songs and demos spanning the years 1982-2002. These tracks were compositions that Jeff either wrote, co wrote and recorded with other groups, or tracks from other artist’s that Jeff had the pleasure of working with at some point during his career. For those familiar with Jeff’s music, this offers a musical history of where Jeff came from and how he got to where he is today. For those who are not familiar with Jeff’s work, we hope that this Download Only CD will be a stepping stone for your ears to enjoy the rest of Jeff’s extensive musical catalogue.
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CHILL BEFORE USE
What started as a short venture in January of 2012 to fill their respective off season calendars turned into a very real musical venture for Hugo Duarte and Jeff Pike. Neither musician had anticipated or expected the overwhelming response and demand they would receive in the very short time they had been performing together. The musical and personal magic which is created when Hugo and Jeff perform together is an energy that has been felt and commented on by virtually everyone who has seen them perform. The difference in each musician’s style, voice, narration and approach to their music, blends to make a noticeably honest and real performance. The excitement and demand of their live performances led to the recording of their debut CD, “Chill Before Use.” “Chill Before Use”, which was released in October for 2013 is a blend of well crafted original songs all composed by gifted songwriter Hugo Duarte. A unique blend of country, Americana, Folk, Pop and Trop Rock come together to make “Chill Before Use” a very captivating record which captures the essence of The Frozen Gringos.
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WITH A1A
These albums can be purchased in the Official A1A store as well as iTunes, Amazon, and other digital retailers.
