RALPH TOWNER · JOHN ABERCROMBIE — Five Years Later (1981) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In 1976, guitarists Ralph Towner and John Abercrombie teamed up for a duet session, Sargasso Sea, that was released under Abercrombie's name. Five years later, they made this ECM date. One can easily tell the two guitarists apart, since Abercrombie mostly plays electric and has a more forceful sound, while Towner's solos are usually more introverted. They perform three of Towner's songs, a pair of Abercrombie originals, and three collaborations. Although the interaction tends to be fairly quiet, there is a lot of subtle passion. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Late Night Passenger 10:02
John Abercrombie / Ralph Towner
2     Isla 6:28
John Abercrombie
3     Half Past Two 4:30
Ralph Towner
4     Microtheme 3:44
John Abercrombie / Ralph Towner
5     Caminata 3:07
Ralph Towner
6     The Juggler's Etude 7:35
Ralph Towner
7     Bumabia 9:52
John Abercrombie / Ralph Towner
8     Child's Play 4:54
John Abercrombie
Credits :
John Abercrombie: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Electric 12-String Guitar, Mandolin Guitar;
Ralph Towner: 12-String and Classical Guitars.