Ikarus

The Profile

Ikarus were a German progressive/jazz-rock group from Hamburg. Guided by multi-instrumentalist Jochen Petersen, they released a self-titled album in 1971 on the short-lived +Plus+ label, blending organ-led prog with sax and flute passages. The lineup included Wolfgang Kracht (bass), Manfred Schulz (guitar), Wulf-Dieter Struntz (keyboards), Bernd Schroder (drums), and Lorenz Köhler (vocals).

German band from Hamburg; style fuses progressive rock and jazz-rock. Released a single self-titled album in 1971 on Jochen Petersen’s +Plus+ label. Tracks highlighted in reviews: "Eclipse", "Early Bell's Voice", "Mesentery", "The Raven". Personnel cited: Jochen Petersen, Wolfgang Kracht, Manfred Schulz, Wulf-Dieter Struntz, Bernd Schroder, Lorenz Köhler.

A single review digs into Ikarus’s self-titled 1971 debut: a Hamburg-crafted fusion of progressive rock and jazz-rock. The piece highlights the +Plus+ label’s brief life, the band’s lineup, and detailed track impressions (Eclipse, Early Bell's Voice, Mesentery, The Raven). Overall tone is appreciative and reflective on the group’s short flight.