Dr. Tree

Big Tip! In 1971, Dr Tree emerged as a highly innovative jazz-fusion ensemble from Auckland, formed by two of New Zealand's most seasoned session musicians, Frank Gibson Jr. and Murray McNabb - the pair had jammed together since grammar school. Drawing sizable crowds while working the Auckland circuit, the band caught the attention of EMI scout, Alan Galbraith, who wasted no time signing them up for an album. Galbraith, a trained musician and adventurous producer, brought in additional support from Julian Lee, an internationally acclaimed arranger and producer (who had recently returned to New Zealand after a decade Stateside on Frank Sinatra's insistence). The album's an all-instrumental excursion into territory mapped out by the likes of Return To Forever, Weather Report and Tony Williams Lifetime - all acolytes of Miles Davis's late- 60s explorations. The session combines experimental studio techniques with blazing artistry, juxtapositioning trippy electronic textures and improvised jazz, creating a hypnotic kaleidoscope of sound.   

    Double LP featuring previously unreleased recordings and outtakes
    Restored and remastered atAbbey Road Studios by Grammy award-winning engineer Sean Magee
    Heavyweight tip-on gatefold sleeve featuring archival band photography
    Restored and newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios
    Limited edition of 600 copies (300 in New Zealand, remaining 300 worldwide)
    180 gram audiophile quality double LP
    Manufactured by Optimal Media GmbH, Germany