John Abercrombie - Gateway 2

Title: Gateway 2 Artist: John Abercrombie Release Date: 7/1977 Re-Released On: 6/6/2000 Label: ECM Records Duration: 43:54 UPCs: 042284732321, 0042284732321, 781182110526 Genre: Jazz Styles: Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz Moods: Cerebral, Complex, Elaborate, Sophisticated, Ambitious, Atmospheric, Bravado, Dramatic, Earnest, Fiery, Freewheeling, Insular, Literate, Meandering, Passionate, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Searching, Spacey, Uncompromising, Visceral, Witty, Wry Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Opening
2. Reminiscence
3. Sing Song
4. Nexus
5. Blue

Year Type Label Catalog # 2000 CD ECM Records 847323 ------ CD ECM Records 21105

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Unlike the first Gateway album, this CD reissue puts more of an emphasis on the rockish side of guitarist John Abercrombie's style. Abercrombie (who also plays some electric mandolin) still indulges in close interplay with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Jack DeJohnette (who doubles a bit on piano) but the playing on the five group originals is generally more fiery than introspective. None of the individual selections are all that memorable but the group improvising does have plenty of surprising moments. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andreas Raggenbass Photography Dave Holland Double Bass, Bass Dieter Bonhorst Artwork, Layout Concept, Layout Design Jack DeJohnette Drums, Piano, Performer Jan Erik Kongshaug Engineer John Abercrombie Electronic Mandolin, Guitar (Acoustic), Mandolin, Multi Instruments, Guitar, Guitar (Electric) Manfred Eicher Producer Michael Heeg Photography, Cover Photo Roberto Masotti Photography