Recorded in 1972, "Six" marked a shift towards extended jazz improvisations, largely composed in the studio by the ensemble. It was the first Soft Machine album to feature the prominent use of keyboards and saxophones that would define their sound for the next few years.
- The album was recorded in Paris in September 1972.
- It was the first Soft Machine album to be released on the CBS label in the UK, though it appeared on Columbia in the US.
- This album reached number 34 on the UK Albums Chart.
Soft Machine was a British rock band formed in Canterbury in 1966, known for their progressive and psychedelic sound. By 1973, the band had evolved significantly, moving further into jazz fusion with a lineup that included Karl Jenkins and John Marshall.
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