This 1976 album showcases Kriegel's cool jazz sensibilities with a focus on melodic improvisation and tight ensemble playing. Topical Harvest was his second release for the MPS label.
- Recorded in July 1976 at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, Germany.
- The album features the rhythm section of Eberhard Weber on bass and Peter Giger on drums.
- Topical Harvest is considered a representative work of Kriegel's mature style within the European jazz context of the mid-1970s.
Volker Kriegel was a German jazz musician, guitarist, and composer known for his work in European jazz. He was a leading figure in the German jazz scene of the 1970s.
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