Jazz fusion band Pyramid was formed in 1978. It consisted of musicians, David Hirschfelder (who would later play with the likes of the Little River Band, Dragon and John Farnham's backing band), bassist Jeremy Alsop, drummer David Jones and session man Bob Venier, who at that time was recognised as one of Australia’s leading trumpet players. In 1981 Alsop was replaced by Roger McLachlan (ex-Little River Band/Stars). Although the band wasn't around for that long they did achieve cult status which saw them play at the 1983 Montreux Jazz Festival, appear on Don Burrows jazz program 'The Don Burrows Collection' on the ABC and record a self-titled album on the East label.
Members
Roger McLachlan (bass), David Jones (drums), David Hirschfelder (keyboards),
Bob Venier (trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion), Jeremy Alsop (bass)
Best trumpet player in Australia
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