John Abercrombie Catalog
1974 (age 30)
John Abercrombie - Timeless ECM (G) ECM 1047 1975
Jan Hammer, organ, synthesizer, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, June 21 and 22, 1974
| Lungs | |
| Love Song | |
| Ralph's Piano Waltz | |
| Red And Orange | |
| Remembering | |
| Timeless |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1047 (CD).
1976
John Abercrombie, Ralph Towner - Sargasso Sea ECM (G) ECM 1080 1976
Ralph Towner, 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano; John Abercrombie, electric, acoustic guitar.
Talent Studio, Oslo, Norway, May, 1976
| Fable | |
| Avenue | |
| Sargasso Sea | |
| Over And Gone | |
| Elbow Room | |
| Staircase | |
| Romantic Descension | |
| Parasol |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1080 (CD).
1977
John Abercrombie - Characters ECM (G) ECM 1117 1978
John Abercrombie, acoustic, electric guitar, electric mandolin.
Talent Studio, Oslo, Norway, November, 1977
| Parable | |
| Memoir | |
| Telegram | |
| Backward Glance | |
| Ghost Dance | |
| Paramour | |
| After Thoughts | |
| Evensong |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1117 (CD).
1978
John Abercrombie Quartet - Arcade ECM (G) ECM 1133 1979
Richie Beirach, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar, electric mandolin; George Mraz, bass; Peter Donald, drums.
Talent Studio, Oslo, Norway, December, 1978
| Arcade | |
| Nightlake | |
| Paramour | |
| Neptune | |
| Alchemy |
** part of John Abercrombie, Richie Beirach, George Mraz, Peter Donald - The First Quartet, ECM (G) ECM 2478-80 in 2015.
1979
Abercrombie Quartet ECM (G) ECM 1164 1980
Richard Beirach, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar, mandolin guitar; George Mraz, bass; Peter Donald, drums.
Talent Studio, Oslo, Norway, November, 1979
| Blue Wolf | |
| Dear Rain | |
| Stray | |
| Madagascar | |
| Riddles | |
| Foolish Dog |
** part of John Abercrombie, Richie Beirach, George Mraz, Peter Donald - The First Quartet, ECM (G) ECM 2478-80 in 2015.
1980
Abercrombie Quartet - M ECM (G) ECM 1191 1981
Richard Beirach, piano; John Abercrombie, electric, acoustic guitar; George Mraz, bass; Peter Donald, drums.
Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, November, 1980
| Boat Song | |
| M | |
| What Are The Rules | |
| Flashback | |
| To Be | |
| Veils | |
| Pebbles |
** part of John Abercrombie, Richie Beirach, George Mraz, Peter Donald - The First Quartet, ECM (G) ECM 2478-80 in 2015.
1984 (age 40)
John Abercrombie - Night ECM (G) ECM 1272 1984
Mike Brecker, tenor sax; Jan Hammer, keyboards; John Abercrombie, guitar; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
The Power Station, NYC, April, 1984
| Ethereggae | |
| Night | |
| 3 East | |
| Look Around | |
| Believe You Me | |
| Four On One |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1272 (CD).
1985
John Abercrombie - Current Events ECM (G) ECM 1311 1986
John Abercrombie, guitar, guitar synthesizer; Marc Johnson, bass; Peter Erskine, drums.
Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway, September, 1985
| Clint | |
| Alice In Wonderland | |
| Ralph's Piano Waltz | |
| Lisa | |
| Hippityville | |
| Killing Time | |
| Still |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1311 (CD).
1986
John Abercrombie, Don Thompson - Witchcraft Justin Time (Canadian) JUST 16 1986
John Abercrombie, guitar; Don Thompson, bass, piano.
Puget Sound, Toronto, Canada, June 24 and 25, 1986
| Everything I Love | |
| Sometime Ago | |
| Witchcraft | |
| My Foolish Heart | |
| Fall Colours | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | |
| Peace | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | |
| You Don't Know What Love Is |
** also released on Justin Time (Canadian) JUST 16-2 in 1991.
1987
John Abercrombie - Getting There ECM (G) ECM 1321 1988
Michael Brecker, tenor sax; John Abercrombie, electric, acoustic guitar, guitar synthesizer; Marc Johnson, bass; Peter Erskine, drums.
The Power Station, NYC, April, 1987
| Sidekicks | |
| Upon A Time | |
| Getting There | |
| Remember Hymn | |
| Thalia | |
| Furs On Ice | |
| Chance | |
| Labour Day |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1321 (CD).
1988
John Abercrombie / Marc Johnson / Peter Erskine ECM (G) ECM 1390 1989
John Abercrombie, guitar, guitar synthesizer; Marc Johnson, bass; Peter Erskine, drums.
The Nightstage, Boston, MA, April 21, 1988
| Furs On Ice | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Alice In Wonderland | |
| Beautiful Love | |
| Innerplay | |
| Light Beam | |
| Drum Solo | |
| Four On One | |
| Samurai Hee-Haw | |
| Haunted Heart |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1390 (CD).
1989
John Abercrombie - Animato ECM (G) ECM 1411 1990
Vince Mendoza, synthesizer; John Abercrombie, guitar, guitar synthesizer; Jon Christensen, drums, percussion.
Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway, October, 1989
| Right Now | |
| Single Moon | |
| Agitato | |
| First Light | |
| Last Light | |
| For Hope Of Hope | |
| Bright Reign | |
| Ollie Mention |
** also released on ECM (G) ECM 1411 (CD).
1991
John Abercrombie & Andy LaVerne - Nosmo King SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31301 1992
Andy LaVerne, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar.
December, 1991
| I Hear A Rhapsody | |
| Waltz For Debby (as Waltz For Debbie) | |
| I Loves You, Porgy | |
| Blue Cycle | |
| Silver's Serenade | |
| John's New Waltz | |
| Babes w/Babies | |
| My Man's Gone Now | |
| Nosmo King | |
| Never, Never Land | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise |
1992
John Abercrombie-Andy LaVerne Quartet - Now It Can Be Played SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31314 1993
Andy LaVerne, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar; Steve LaSpina, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, drums.
April, 1992
| Now It Can Be Played | |
| I Wish I Knew | |
| Shadow And Fog | |
| John's Waltz | |
| Cat Nap | |
| Yesterdays | |
| Labour Day | |
| Waltz King |
John Abercrombie, Dan Wall, Adam Nussbaum - While We're Young ECM (G) ECM 1489 1993
Dan Wall, Hammond organ; John Abercrombie, guitar; Adam Nussbaum, drums.
The Power Station, NYC, June, 1992
| Rain Forest | |
| Stormz | |
| Dear Rain | |
| Mirrors | |
| Carol's Carol | |
| Scomotion | |
| A Matter Of Time | |
| Dolorosa |
John Abercrombie, Marc Johnson, Peter Erskine w/ John Surman - November ECM (G) ECM 1502 1993
John Abercrombie, guitar; Marc Johnson, bass; Peter Erskine, drums; with John Surman, baritone, soprano sax, bass clarinet.
Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway, November, 1992
| The Cat's Back | |
| J.S. | |
| Right Brain Patrol | |
| Prelude | |
| November | |
| Rise And Fall | |
| John's Waltz | |
| Ogeda | |
| Tuesday Afternoon | |
| To Be | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| Big Music |
1993
John Abercrombie, Andy LaVerne, George Mraz, Adam Nussbaum - Farewell Musidisc (F) 500462 1993
Andy LaVerne, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Adam Nussbaum, drums.
Sound On Sound, NYC, April 30, 1993
| Beautiful Love | |
| Monk Like | |
| Ralph's Piano Waltz | |
| Mother Of Pearl | |
| I Mean | |
| Opus 25 | |
| Opal | |
| Farewell |
John Abercrombie Trio - Speak Of The Devil ECM (G) ECM 1511 1994
Dan Wall, Hammond B-3 organ; John Abercrombie, guitar; Adam Nussbaum, drums.
Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway, July, 1993
| Angel Food | |
| Now And Again | |
| Mahat | |
| Chorale | |
| Farewell | |
| BT-U | |
| Early To Bed | |
| Dreamland | |
| Hell's Gate |
1996 (age 52)
John Abercrombie, Dan Wall, Adam Nussbaum - Tactics ECM (G) ECM 1623 1997
Dan Wall, Hammond B-3 organ; John Abercrombie, guitar; Adam Nussbaum, drums.
Visiones, NYC, July 13-15, 1996
| Sweet Sixteen | |
| Last Waltz | |
| Bo Diddy | |
| You And The Night And The Music | |
| Chumbida | |
| Dear Rain | |
| Mr. Magoo | |
| Long Ago And Far Away |
1998
John Abercrombie - Open Land ECM (G) ECM 1683 1999
Kenny Wheeler, trumpet, flugelhorn; Joe Lovano, tenor sax; Mark Feldman, violin; Dan Wall, organ; John Abercrombie, guitar; Adam Nussbaum, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, September, 1998
| Just In Tune | |
| Open Land | |
| Spring Song | |
| Gimme Five | |
| Speak Easy | |
| Little Booker | |
| Free Piece Suit(e) | |
| Remember When | |
| That's For Sure |
2000
John Abercrombie - Cat 'N' Mouse ECM (G) ECM 1770 2002
Mark Feldman, violin; John Abercrombie, guitar; Marc Johnson, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, December, 2000
| A Nice Idea | |
| Convolution | |
| String Thing | |
| Soundtrack | |
| Third Stream Samba | |
| On The Loose | |
| Stop And Go | |
| Show Of Hands |
2002
John Abercrombie, Andy LaVerne - Timeline SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31538 2003
Andy LaVerne, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar.
September, 2002
| My Funny Valentine | |
| Darn That Dream | |
| You Go To My Head | |
| Skating In Central Park | |
| Inner Voice | |
| Stairway To The Stars | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | |
| All Across The City | |
| Chance Meeting | |
| Turn Out The Stars | |
| Adagio |
2003
John Abercrombie - Class Trip ECM (G) ECM 1846 2004
Mark Feldman, violin; John Abercrombie, guitar; Marc Johnson, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, February, 2003
| Dansir | |
| Risky Business | |
| Descending Grace | |
| Illinoise | |
| Cat Walk | |
| Excuse My Shoes | |
| Swirls | |
| Jack And Betty | |
| Class Trip | |
| Soldier's Song | |
| Epilogue |
2004 (age 60)
John Abercrombie, Andy LaVerne - A Nice Idea SteepleChase (D) SCCD 31571 2005
Andy LaVerne, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar.
August, 2004
| How My Heart Sings | |
| Sometime Ago | |
| Days Of Wine And Roses | |
| Besame Mucho | |
| In Love In Vain | |
| Refried Bananas | |
| Round About Midnight | |
| Now Hear This | |
| A Nice Idea | |
| Confabulation | |
| Jazz Folk |
2006
John Abercrombie - The Third Quartet ECM (G) ECM 1993 2007
Mark Feldman, violin; John Abercrombie, electric, acoustic guitar; Marc Johnson, bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, June, 2006
| Banshee | |
| Number 9 | |
| Vingt Six | |
| Wishing Bell | |
| Bred | |
| Tres | |
| Round Trip | |
| Epilogue | |
| Elvin | |
| Fine |
2008
John Abercrombie Quartet - Wait Till You See Her ECM (G) ECM 2102 2009
Mark Feldman, violin; John Abercrombie, guitar; Thomas Morgan, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, December, 2008
| Sad Song | |
| Line-Up | |
| Wait Till You See Her | |
| Trio | |
| I've Overlooked Before | |
| Anniversary Waltz | |
| Out Of Towner | |
| Chic Of Araby |
2011
John Abercrombie Quartet - Within A Song ECM (G) ECM 2254 2012
Joe Lovano, tenor sax; John Abercrombie, guitar; Drew Gress, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, September, 2011
| Where Are You | |
| Easy Reader | |
| Within A Song / Without A Song | |
| Flamenco Sketches | |
| Nick Of Time | |
| Blues Connotation | |
| Wise One | |
| Interplay | |
| Sometime Ago |
2013
John Abercrombie Quartet - 39 Steps ECM (G) ECM 2334 2013
Marc Copland, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar; Drew Gress, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, April, 2013
| Vertigo | |
| LST | |
| Bacharach | |
| Greenstreet | |
| As It Stands | |
| Spellbound | |
| Another Ralph's | |
| Shadow Of A Doubt | |
| 39 Steps | |
| Melancholy Baby |
2016 (age 72)
John Abercrombie Quartet - Up And Coming ECM (G) ECM 2528 2017
Marc Copland, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar; Drew Gress, double bass; Joey Baron, drums.
Avatar Studios, NYC, April-May, 2016
| Joy | |
| Flipside | |
| Sunday School | |
| Up And Coming | |
| Tears | |
| Silver Circle | |
| Nardis | |
| Jumbles |