On the 2005 release "Down For The Get Down" PVD (Pat Van Dyke) collaborates with a collective of talented musicians for deeply envisioned compositions reminiscent of late 60's, early 70's Jazz fusion. If you are a fan of this wonderful era of Jazz, the smooth sounds of "Down For The Get Down" will remind you of great artists such as Reuben Wilson, The Mizell Brothers, Bob James and Bernard Purdie.

Produced and arranged by Pat Van Dyke, this album features variety of moods and forward-thinking ideas of Jazz composition which delve deep into the imagination when listening, each instrument within the section has been chosen well by PVD to achieve this album's distinct sound. From soulful and smooth-flowing songs such as "Take 'Em To Church" and "Two Sides", to the dark energy of "Get Down" and "Optimus Prime", "Down For The Get Down" is an exciting musical journey into the talents of contemporary Jazz fusion.

Download PVD "Down For The Get Down" at his Bandcamp page or on iTunes.

Personnel:

PVD - Compositions, Drums, Synths, + percussion overdubs. Noah Wheeler + Kito Sharpe - Acoustic Bass. Zac Colwell - Tenor. Ben Zeff - Guitar. Jameel Roberts - Fender Rhodes. Rich Polatchek - Flugelhorn.