Abercrombie Quartet – Abercrombie Quartet* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

The self-titled ‘Abercrombie Quartet’ album stands as a luminous chapter in the ECM Records story and a testament to John Abercrombie’s vision as a guitarist and bandleader. Released in 1980, this recording brings together a remarkable ensemble: John Abercrombie, Richie Beirach, George Mraz, and Peter Donald. Each player is a master in their own right, and together they construct soundscapes where lyricism and abstraction intertwine. The music unfolds with patient momentum, balancing intricate harmonies and open, meditative spaces—a hallmark of ECM’s aesthetic but given unique voice by Abercrombie’s subtle touch and telepathic group chemistry. The quartet’s interplay invites deep listening, rewarding those who appreciate both technical brilliance and emotional nuance. For collectors, this album is a window into jazz’s possibilities at the dawn of the 1980s, when genre boundaries were being quietly but confidently redrawn. If you value albums that challenge and delight, and that reveal new details with every spin, the ‘Abercrombie Quartet’ is a foundational piece—equally at home in a connoisseur’s archive or serving as an introduction to the era’s creative jazz vanguard.

Track List:
A1 – Blue Wolf – 8:29
A2 – Dear Rain – 6:54
A3 – Stray – 6:35
B1 – Madagascar – 9:06
B2 – Riddles – 8:12
B3 – Foolish Dog – 6:18