16 Feb 09
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneOoh ooh, nice. Abercrombie is a favourite of mine. If Abercrombie is an 8, Metheney is a 6 (on The Wishy Washy [But Good] Sound scoreboard). In terms of inner 6 string spirit - and not genre or chops, but voice speaking to me - for me there is a connection between John Abercrombie and Jerry Garcia.
John Abercrombie "Open Land"
So, thanks to ThinkOfOne reaching into my life and fiddling with my stereo, I am now listening to...
John Abercrombie Trio "Speak Of The Devil"
And if all goes to plan, it will be followed by...
John Abercrombie Quartet - "The Third Quartet" (2007)
Charles Lloyd (incl.Abercrombie) - "The Water Is Wide"
17 Feb 09
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Originally posted by FMFAbercrombie has certainly put out some nice albums. The funny thing is that, with the guitar not being one of my favorite instruments, the albums I've picked up are largely based on who else is playing on them. For example, I really like Feldman, Johnson and Baron, so have all of the albums with that quartet.
Ooh ooh, nice. Abercrombie is a favourite of mine. If Abercrombie is an 8, Metheney is a 6 (on The Wishy Washy [But Good] Sound scoreboard). In terms of inner 6 string spirit - and not genre or chops, but voice speaking to me - for me there is a connection between John Abercrombie and Jerry Garcia.
So, thanks to ThinkOfOne reaching into my life and fid artet - "The Third Quartet" (2007)
Charles Lloyd (incl.Abercrombie) - "The Water Is Wide"
19 Feb 09
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneCheck out the recent "Cantando" and the previous "Goodbye" (2005). If anything, what Stenson & crew do is even more distilled and precious.
Bobo Stenson "Reflections", "War Orphans", "Serenity
Anders Jormin
Jon Christensen
Three really fine discs from a fine piano, bass, drums trio. These should be better known.
What happened to the ubiquitous Jon Christensen? Did he pass away? I know there was a drink problem that started to affect his ability to play live.
19 Feb 09
Originally posted by FMFI see that Bobo Stenson did something with Jan Garbarek. I will have to investigate, drat it.
Check out the recent "Cantando" and the previous "Goodbye" (2005). If anything, what Stenson & crew do is even more distilled and precious.
What happened to the ubiquitous Jon Christensen? Did he pass away? I know there was a drink problem that started to affect his ability to play live.
20 Feb 09
Originally posted by FMF"Goodbye" is another gem with Motian on drums. I've been reluctant to pick up "Cantando" because Fält is a complete unknown to me. Nice to hear a solid recommendation.
Check out the recent "Cantando" and the previous "Goodbye" (2005). If anything, what Stenson & crew do is even more distilled and precious.
What happened to the ubiquitous Jon Christensen? Did he pass away? I know there was a drink problem that started to affect his ability to play live.
Don't know about Christensen. I haven't followed the music very closely the last several years.
20 Feb 09
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Originally posted by FMFI have really tried to get into Metheny but find his music a few small levels above elevator songs. The guy has some chops but his recordings are so, so boring.
Ooh ooh, nice. Abercrombie is a favourite of mine. If Abercrombie is an 8, Metheney is a 6 (on The Wishy Washy [But Good] Sound scoreboard). In terms of inner 6 string spirit - and not genre or chops, but voice speaking to me - for me there is a connection between John Abercrombie and Jerry Garcia.
So, thanks to ThinkOfOne reaching into my life and fid artet - "The Third Quartet" (2007)
Charles Lloyd (incl.Abercrombie) - "The Water Is Wide"
27 Feb 09
Originally posted by FMFThe Third Quartet is really a terrific and interesting listen.
Ooh ooh, nice. Abercrombie is a favourite of mine. If Abercrombie is an 8, Metheney is a 6 (on The Wishy Washy [But Good] Sound scoreboard). In terms of inner 6 string spirit - and not genre or chops, but voice speaking to me - for me there is a connection between John Abercrombie and Jerry Garcia.
So, thanks to ThinkOfOne reaching into my life and fid ...[text shortened]... artet - "The Third Quartet" (2007)
Charles Lloyd (incl.Abercrombie) - "The Water Is Wide"