John Abercrombie-Andy LaVerne-George Mraz-Adam Nussbaum • Farewell

 

Review by Ken Dryden
This 1993 recording is a follow-up to an earlier duo session by Andy LaVerne and John Abercrombie, although they add bassist George Mraz and drummer Adam Nussbaum for this date. Following a rather upbeat, introspective arrangement of the standard "Beautiful Love," they stick to originals by either the pianist or the guitarist. LaVerne's "Mother of Pearl" is a shimmering post-bop work that is full of surprises, while "Opal" is a treasure of a different sort, prominently featuring Abercrombie's brittle-sounding electric guitar. Abercrombie's "Monk Like" has a quirky line much like its namesake might employ, and the unpredictable ballad "Farewell" serves as an appropriate conclusion to this enjoyable CD. https://www.allmusic.com/album/farewell-mw0000060546

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Esta grabación de 1993 es la continuación de una sesión a dúo anterior de Andy LaVerne y John Abercrombie, aunque en esta ocasión añaden al bajista George Mraz y al batería Adam Nussbaum. Tras un arreglo bastante optimista e introspectivo del estándar «Beautiful Love», se centran en temas originales del pianista o del guitarrista. Mother of Pearl» de LaVerne es una brillante obra post-bop llena de sorpresas, mientras que “Opal” es un tesoro de otro tipo, en el que destaca la frágil guitarra eléctrica de Abercrombie. Monk Like» de Abercrombie tiene una línea extravagante muy parecida a la que podría emplear su tocayo, y la impredecible balada “Farewell” sirve de conclusión apropiada a este agradable CD. https://www.allmusic.com/album/farewell-mw0000060546

Tracks:
1 - Beautiful Love 6:29
2 - Monk Like 5:38
3 - Ralph's Piano Waltz 6:55
4 - Mother Of Pearl 6:49
5 - I Mean 8:18
6 - Opus 25 6:23
7 - Opal 7:04
8 - Farewell 5:33

Credits:
    Art Direction, Photography By [Cover Photo] – Denis Lacharme
    Bass – George Mraz
    Coordinator [Music Coordination] – Andy LaVerne
    Drums – Adam Nussbaum
    Executive-Producer – Denis Lacharme
    Guitar – John Abercrombie
    Mastered By – Pierre Dechamps
    Piano – Andy LaVerne
    Producer – Denis Lacharme
    Recorded By – Jim Anderson

Recorded direct to two tracks at Sound On Sound Studio, N.Y.C., on April 30th, 1993.

Label:    Universal Music Jazz France – 0602498326497, EmArcy – 0602498326497, Universal – 0602498326497
Country:    Europe
Released:    2005
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Contemporary Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/es/release/11258479-John-Abercrombie-Andy-LaVerne-George-Mraz-Adam-Nussbaum-Farewell

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