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| 1. | Right Now
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| 2. | Single Moon
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| 3. | Agitato
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| 4. | First Light
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| 5. | Last Light
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| 6. | For Hope of Hope
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| 7. | Bright Reign
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| 8. | Ollie Mention
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Jazz
Recorded: October 1989
John Abercrombie guitar, guitar synthesizer
Jon Christensen drums, percussion
Vince Mendoza synthesizers
John Abercrombie's guitar is framed and supported by composer Vince Mendoza's quasi-orchestral use of synthesizers. Jon Christensen's drums add acoustic commentary.
This album is part of the ECM TOUCHSTONES series: Great music and full-dimensional sound at download price, in cardboard covers with original artwork.
Vince Mendoza (who wrote six of the eight pieces on this John Abercrombie CD) sets the mood of each selection on his synthesizers, either playing long tones, drones, minimalistic chordings or (in rare cases) a repetitive rhythm. Drummer Jon Christensen contributes some rhythms and percussive sounds while guitarist Abercrombie solos on top, either adding to the downbeat mood or displaying his technique.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
John Abercrombie
Active Decades: '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Dec 16, 1944 in Port Chester, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Progressive Jazz
John Abercrombie's tying together of jazz's many threads made him one of the most influential acoustic and electric guitarists of the 1970s and early '80s; his recordings for ECM have helped define that label's progressive chamber jazz reputation. His star has since faded somewhat, due largely to the general conservatism that's come to dominate jazz, though he has remained a vital creative personality. Abercrombie's style draws upon all manner of contemporary improvised music; his style is essentially jazz-based, but he also displays a more-than-passing familiarity with forms that range from folk and rock to Eastern and Western art musics.
Abercrombie attended Boston's Berklee College of Music from 1962 to 1966. While at Berklee, the guitarist toured with bluesman Johnny Hammond. After relocating to New York in 1969, Abercrombie spent time in groups led by drummers Chico Hamilton and Billy Cobham. It was with the latter's Spectrum group that Abercrombie first received widespread attention. Abercrombie's first album as leader was Timeless, a trio album with drummer Jack DeJohnette and keyboardist Jan Hammer. That was followed by Gateway, another trio with DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland replacing Hammer. Abercrombie's subtle and lyrical style is heard to best effect in small, intimate settings, with the recurring Gateway trio or as captured in duos with fellow guitarist Ralph Towner.
Abercrombie continued to be active as the 21st century opened, releasing Cat 'n' Mouse in 2002, Class Trip in 2004, A Nice Idea (with pianist Andy LaVerne) in 2005, Structures (recorded with a single microphone) in 2006, and Third Quartet in 2007.
---Chris Kelsey, All Music Guide |
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