Dave Stryker’s Eight Track II, issued by Strikezone Records in 2016, revisits a clutch of well-known tunes through the lens of jazz fusion and jazz funk. The album comprises eleven instrumental tracks, including interpretations of classics such as “One Hundred Ways,” “Harvest For The World,” and “When Doves Cry.” Stryker’s guitar work anchors the sessions with a polished but unpretentious touch, navigating familiar melodies with deft phrasing and rhythmic clarity.The selection leans heavily on soul and pop standards, filtered through a jazz ensemble’s improvisational impulse. Recorded for listeners attuned to instrumental nuance, Eight Track II offers a pragmatic but affectionate nod to the canon, balancing melody and groove without excess ornamentation. It stands as a testament to Stryker’s steady hand and ear for accessible yet refined jazz guitar.

Dave Stryker’s Eight Track II, issued by Strikezone Records in 2016, revisits a clutch of well-known tunes through the lens of jazz fusion and jazz funk. The album comprises eleven instrumental tracks, including interpretations of classics such as “One Hundred Ways,” “Harvest For The World,” and “When Doves Cry.” Stryker’s guitar work anchors the sessions with a polished but unpretentious touch, navigating familiar melodies with deft phrasing and rhythmic clarity.The selection leans heavily on soul and pop standards, filtered through a jazz ensemble’s improvisational impulse. Recorded for listeners attuned to instrumental nuance, Eight Track II offers a pragmatic but affectionate nod to the canon, balancing melody and groove without excess ornamentation. It stands as a testament to Stryker’s steady hand and ear for accessible yet refined jazz guitar.