Sad to hear this. A great player who chose to play less instead of more. I´m still getting to know his immense body of work, but my introduction to his music was "Class Trip" with Mark Feldman on violin - and it´s great. I was lucky to see him in Rotterdam, The Netherlands with this particular band around the time they released "Wait Till You See Her". I hope ECM will continue their rerelease schedule of his records (many records for other small labels are out of print) and that they will release a live DVD at one point.
― EvR, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 08:39 (six years ago) link
RIP. Am very glad I got to see him the one time that I did.
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 10:52 (six years ago) link
RIP. Often recommend his trio alb Timeless (w/ Jack DeJohnette and Jan Hammer) to ppl looking for something in a similarly silent way to electric Miles.
― Gulley Jimson (Ward Fowler), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 11:13 (six years ago) link
I really like the live stuff I have by the Gateway trio from the 70s. I have i think the 2nd studio lp somewhere too buut haven't played it much.That's also him with the Stark Reality isn't it? They're pretty great.
― Stevolende, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 11:23 (six years ago) link
I remember seeing him during a slew of the "electric jazz fusion" band days...RTF, Abercrombie, Ralph Towner. Abercrombie's ECM dates are still favorites. RIP
― j arthur rank, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 16:14 (six years ago) link
I've been listening to him all day and wondering why I never listened to him more beforehand.
― No purposes. Sounds. (Sund4r), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 19:16 (six years ago) link
The book with sheet music "Timeless: The Music of John Abercrombie" mentions that he played on more than 240 albums. It´s a great resource for guitar players as he explains how he approaches composition and soloing. He was indeed a member of Stark Reality.
― EvR, Thursday, 24 August 2017 07:27 (six years ago) link
I´m also very fond of this album, where he sounds great. A nice combination of early Miles Davis lyricism and post-Bitches Brew grooves. http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0001/570/MI0001570498.jpg?partner=allrovi.com
― EvR, Thursday, 24 August 2017 07:34 (six years ago) link
I noticed there are some Russell Malone references on this thread. His latest release Time for the Dancers is sick.
― calzino, Thursday, 24 August 2017 10:22 (six years ago) link
Wow, thanks for the tip re: the book.
― No purposes. Sounds. (Sund4r), Thursday, 24 August 2017 14:26 (six years ago) link
Looks like that Abercrombie book is lead sheets plus commentary. No solo transcriptions, if that's what your after.
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 26 August 2017 11:56 (six years ago) link
Abercrombie tears shit up on Enrico Rava's Katcharpari from 1973, which was just remastered by the MPS label. It's a very Jack Johnson/On the Corner-ish album, and Abercrombie's guitar playing is ferocious.
― grawlix (unperson), Saturday, 26 August 2017 12:09 (six years ago) link
― calzino, Thursday, 24 August 2017 10:22 (two days ago) Permalink
Ooh need to check this out. I always thought he was kind of a slept on guitarist in hipper jazz circles although he has had some commercial success.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Saturday, 26 August 2017 14:43 (six years ago) link
I reviewed the new Malone album in my Stereogum column. You can stream one track there.
I just remembered I have 3 Billy Cobham albums from the '70s with John Abercrombie on 'em. Gonna dig those out.
― grawlix (unperson), Saturday, 26 August 2017 18:03 (six years ago) link
That´s correct. There are 32 tunes from his entire career, from "Timeless" to "Within A Song" + a discography. It also features some alternative chord voicings heard on record but not listed in the lead sheets. You´ll learn about his obsession with minor flat six chords that imply the aeolian mode.
― EvR, Saturday, 26 August 2017 18:10 (six years ago) link
Well, in that case, I'll have to get it then
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 26 August 2017 19:03 (six years ago) link
But really came to post about that other motif, that I recently discovered Rudy's had reopened on Broome Street. Went there last week and at the top of the stairs leading to the basement level is a picture of Russell M.
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 26 August 2017 19:10 (six years ago) link
Oh man that Malone cover art is abysmal though
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 27 August 2017 02:04 (six years ago) link
Nels Cline essay on John Abercrombie
― EvR, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 16:11 (six years ago) link
Lately I've been in love with Jim Hall's solo on this Brookmeyer/Hall live version of Skating in Central Park (starts a little after the 4 min mark):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ_jEMSbfvo
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Friday, 8 September 2017 02:54 (six years ago) link
Spotify has an album now with Ted that I had never heard before, a 1973 Albert Heath record called Kwanzaa. Kenny Barron is on it too. Pretty good.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Saturday, 16 September 2017 03:11 (six years ago) link
Ted Dunbar that is
It's on Xanadu too -- I don't remember seeing other Xanadu stuff on Spotify
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Saturday, 16 September 2017 03:12 (six years ago) link
I believe I may have mentioned before, perhaps on this very thread, that Albert 'Tootie" Heath's brother Jimmy assigned your teacher the nickname Texas Ted.
― Star Star City Slang (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 16 September 2017 03:34 (six years ago) link
Pat Martino should have got some votes.
― cosmic brain dildo (Sparkle Motion), Saturday, 16 September 2017 05:07 (six years ago) link
Hall/Brookmeyer is just what I want to listen to this morning.
― No purposes. Sounds. (Sund4r), Saturday, 16 September 2017 12:24 (six years ago) link
Wow, how did I never know about Johnny Smith before?
― rammer jammer jan hammer (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 29 September 2010 05:23 (seven years ago) Bookmark
just had the same revelation after the latest Halvorson/Frisell tribute album piqued my interest.
― calzino, Thursday, 6 September 2018 08:35 (five years ago) link
RIP Vic Juris. https://www.wbgo.org/post/vic-juris-coolly-impeccable-guitarist-fluent-range-modern-styles-has-died-66#stream/0
― The Soundtrack of Burl Ives (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 1 January 2020 18:00 (four years ago) link
I may have mentioned that he took over for Ted after Ted died and I had a semester of lessons with him. He was a very nice guy and a good teacher but I was in a really bad emotional place at the time and couldn't absorb much. I did gain one very useful lesson from him, which was to think about setting up your next improvisational moves on the neck of the guitar the way a pool player sets up for his next shot.
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Wednesday, 1 January 2020 22:30 (four years ago) link
No, I don’t remember you mentioning his name. I do remember some others who I won’t mention;)
― The Soundtrack of Burl Ives (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 1 January 2020 22:35 (four years ago) link
Saw on social media that another guitar player mentioned on this thread is not doing too well.
― The Soundtrack of Burl Ives (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 1 January 2020 22:42 (four years ago) link
And he just passed. RIP, Bucky :(
― Three Hundred Pounds of Almond Joy (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 2 April 2020 12:25 (four years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn27IcAapPIHis birthday today. Ron Carter's FB page posted this video.
― Next Time Might Be Hammer Time (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 9 January 2021 18:50 (three years ago) link
Oh, no. Hang on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFZk9qb-A28
― Next Time Might Be Hammer Time (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 9 January 2021 18:51 (three years ago) link
Haven't watched the George Benson video, and don't know if it is his birthday.
― Next Time Might Be Hammer Time (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 9 January 2021 18:52 (three years ago) link
Really dug this Pasquale Grasso show I just watched streaming at Smalls.
― Duck and Sally Can’t Dance (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 30 November 2021 04:39 (two years ago) link
i would like to thank john frusciante for getting really into charlie christian bc i am now getting really into charlie christian
― flamenco drop (BradNelson), Monday, 11 April 2022 14:34 (two years ago) link
Wait, Emily Remler was married to Monty Alexander? Apparently so.
― Jean Arthur Rank (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 6 September 2022 22:36 (one year ago) link
I have been trying to learn "Hot House" and her version is killer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=484waDASa9s
― Jean Arthur Rank (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 6 September 2022 22:41 (one year ago) link
Gonna take me a while to get up to tempo :)
― Jean Arthur Rank (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 6 September 2022 22:42 (one year ago) link
Emily Remler's birthday today.
― Ride On Proserpina (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 18 September 2022 16:23 (one year ago) link
RIP Mick Goodrick.https://www.thejazzguitarlife.com/2021/02/27/mick-goodrick-interview-with-jazz-guitar-life/
― Meet Me in the Z'Ha'Dum (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 17 November 2022 04:31 (one year ago) link
really nice work from my former classmate and fellow dunbarite
https://open.spotify.com/album/4AbzReVKnkH9EvjHd9hwaz?si=X2z-XIbFRkKdd83zSvuoNQ
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Saturday, 3 December 2022 22:28 (one year ago) link
(Mike Bagetta)
*Baggetta
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Saturday, 3 December 2022 22:30 (one year ago) link
Oh! Thought it might be another former classmate of yours that I am familiar with.
― Soda Stereo Total (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 3 December 2022 22:40 (one year ago) link
That got a little mad at my once about a decade ago because of…well maybe I will save it. Listening to this now. Good stuff!
― Soda Stereo Total (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 3 December 2022 22:59 (one year ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Nuqrw1G9w
― The Thin, Wild Mercury Rising (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 11 September 2023 02:41 (seven months ago) link
Surprised by the zero votes for Metheny, only because the biggest jazz fanatic I knew in school (which is saying a lot because I knew quite a few who were dedicated fans, playing in bands, hosting a jazz radio show on the school's radio station, etc.) was also a guitarist who worshipped Metheny, and now that he's teaching somewhere I'm sure he's pushing him on to his students. I would never vote for him but despite my reservations I have grown to like him, he's a good sideman on a good number of albums I really like and I love the one he did with Ornette Coleman.
― birdistheword, Monday, 11 September 2023 10:35 (seven months ago) link