Abercrombie, John - Class Trip
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28-ECM1846
"Class Trip marks John Abercrombie’s second studio go-round with this expressive, expansive band, a quartet featuring violinist Mark Feldman as front line partner to the guitarist. The rhythm section of drummer Joey Baron and bassist Marc Johnson complete the roster. The band has retained all the tension and energy of its debut recording, the ranging and often free-improvised Cat’n’Mouse, while pursuing an altogether more melodic and focused program. Feldman continues to be a great addition as he and Abercrombie continually provide softening counterpoint to each other’s more acidic moments. … Throw in an engine firing like Johnson/Baron here and you have top shelf Abercrombie."-Jazztimes
"Class Trip by the guitarist John Abercrombie … recalls the early fusioneers – specifically the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Like John McLaughlin’s group, guitar and violin share the leads, but McLaughlin’s frenetic team would have had to chill out a good deal to sound like this quartet. Abercrombie is rooted in jazz but can turn on the rock swagger if required; the violinist Mark Feldman veers from classical poise to bluesy swing. The pair deliver breakneck unison lines and dart lightly round themes, ably supported by Marc Johnson, double bass, and Joey Baron on drums. … The four musicians combine beautifully. A class trip? Absolutely."-The Times