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| 1. Solar. . . . . . . . . . . .4:10 2. Even Steven. . . . . . . . .6:52 3. Four On Six. . . . . . . . .6:26 4. Sing Song. . . . . . . . . .6:22 5. Small Wonder . . . . . . . .6:21 6. I Should Care. . . . . . . .6:40 7. If You Should See Me Now . .6:02 |
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| Review by Ken Dryden Guitarists John Abercrombie and John Scofield join forces for these early-'80s sessions, mostly duets while occasionally adding bassist George Mraz and drummer Peter Donald. They delve into the jazz canon with an intricate duet of "Solar," a driving, Latin-fused take of "Four on Six" (in which Abercrombie overdubs an electric mandolin), and a dreamy duo interpretation of "If You Could See Me Now." The sole standard, "I Should Care," fares just as well in their hands, which settles into a relaxed exchange between the two players as if they are playing for themselves alone. Scofield's "Small Wonder" is scored for the quartet, a bristling post-bop vehicle with a feature for Mraz as well. Abercrombie's introspective "Sing Song" best contrasts the styles of the two leaders, with the composer a bit more melodic and Scofield with a more brittle attack. This is an enjoyable CD that has stood the test of time very well. |
Topic Link: John Scofield - Discography
Topic Link: John Abercrombie/Dave Holland/Jack DeJohnette - Gateway (1975)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie - Timeless (1975)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie/Ralph Towner - Sargasso Sea (1976)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie - Works (1988)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie/Marc Johnson/Peter Erskine (1988)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie/Andy LaVerne/George Mraz/Adam Nussbaum - Farewell (1993)
Topic Link: John Abercrombie - The Third Quartet (2007)