Two out of print John Abercrombie albums

Albums never released on CD…

John Abercrombie has been on innumerable sessions over the years, many of them have never been released on CD. Straight Flight (JAM 5001) aka Direct Flight (DSP-5015) was recorded in March 1979 with the same rhythm section – George Mraz (bass), Peter Donald (drums) – that appear on his ECM quartet albums from that period. Straight Flight gives us to an excellent chance to hear Abercrombie playing standards during that time. I’ve never seen a copy, but I’ve been told there were many copies in the discount bins when it went out of print.

The First Quartet box on ECM includes Beirach on piano.

Beautiful Friendship (Concord CJ 243) by Canadian bassist Don Thompson features Abercrombie (guitar) and Michael Smith (drums). Dave Holland fills in on bass when Thompson plays piano.

John Abercrombie Trio Straight Flight (JAM 5001) 1979 In Your Own Sweet Way My Foolish Heart Bessie’s Blues There Is No Greater Love  Beautiful Love  Nardis  John Abercrombie – guitars George Mraz – bass Peter Donald – drums
Don Thompson Beautiful Friendship (Concord CJ 243) 1984 Even Steven My One and Only Love Blues for Jim-San I’ve Never Been in Love Before For Scott La Faro A Beautiful Friendship Ease It Dreams Don Thompson – bass, piano John Abercrombie – guitars Michael Smith – drums Dave Holland – bass