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Up And Coming

John Abercrombie Quartet

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Format: CD

Cat No: 5723377

Release Date:  13 January 2017

Label:  ECM

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  602557233773

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

Release Date:  13 January 2017

Label:  ECM

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  602557262384

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Guitarist John Abercrombie - who has recorded as a leader for ECM since 1974 - returns with a second album by his quartet featuring Marc Copland on piano, along with longtime rhythm partners Drew Gress and Joey Baron. Extolling 39 Steps, the group's 2013 album, the Financial Times said: "The emphasis is on subtle intrigue, flowing lyricism and the interplay between the leader's warm, cleanly articulated guitar and Copland's piano… with bassist Gress and drummer Baron equally supple and sinewy companions." The same virtues of lyrical melody and harmonic/rhythmic subtlety are apparent with the new Up and Coming, though with even more emphasis on the enduring values of song. Abercrombie's liquid phrasing and glowing tone – enabled by the thumb technique he has honed since eschewing a plectrum in recent years – animate his five originals and the pair by Copland, as well as a take on the Miles Davis classic "Nardis" done in the spirit of Bill Evans. Up and Coming has a twilight atmosphere, with melodic flow the guiding light. Personnel: John Abercrombie (guitar), Marc Copland (piano), Drew Gress (double-bass), Joey Baron (drums).

    Description

    Guitarist John Abercrombie – who has recorded as a leader for ECM since 1974 – returns with a second album, released on 180g vinyl (with a free download code) as well as on CD, by his quartet featuring Marc Copland on piano, along with longtime rhythm partners Drew Gress and Joey Baron. Extolling 39 Steps, the group's 2013 album, the Financial Times said: "The emphasis is on subtle intrigue, flowing lyricism and the interplay between the leader's warm, cleanly articulated guitar and Copland's piano… with bassist Gress and drummer Baron equally supple and sinewy companions." The same virtues of lyrical melody and harmonic/rhythmic subtlety are apparent with the new Up and Coming, though with even more emphasis on the enduring values of song. Abercrombie's liquid phrasing and glowing tone – enabled by the thumb technique he has honed since eschewing a plectrum in recent years – animate his five originals and the pair by Copland, as well as a take on the Miles Davis classic "Nardis" done in the spirit of Bill Evans. Up and Coming has a twilight atmosphere, with melodic flow the guiding light. Personnel: John Abercrombie (guitar), Marc Copland (piano), Drew Gress (double-bass), Joey Baron (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Joy
      • 2. Flipside
      • 3. Sunday School
      • 4. Up and Coming
      • 5. Tears
      • 6. Silver Circle
      • 7. Nardis
      • 8. Jumbles

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Joy
      • 2. Flipside
      • 3. Sunday School
      • 4. Up and Coming

      Side 2

      • 5. Tears
      • 6. Silver Circle
      • 7. Nardis
      • 8. Jumbles