JOHN ABERCROMBIE / DAVE HOLLAND / JACK DEJOHNETTE - Gateway 2 (1977) APE (image+.cue), lossless

 

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. by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1    Opening 16:16
Written-By – Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, John Abercrombie
2    Reminiscence 4:34
Written-By – Dave Holland
3    Sing Song 6:55
Written-By – John Abercrombie
4    Nexus 7:54
Written-By – Dave Holland
5    Blue 8:15
Written-By – Jack DeJohnette
Credits:
Double Bass – Dave Holland
Drums, Piano – Jack DeJohnette
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin [Electric Mandolin] – John Abercrombie
Producer – Manfred Eicher