
John Abercrombie & Andy LaVerne – Timelines
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Guitar – John Abercrombie
Piano – Andy LaVerne
Written by Richard Rodgers (A1), Jimmy Van Heusen (A2), Sidney Coots (A3), Haven Gillespie (A3), Andy LaVerne (A4, B2, B4), Ned Washington (B1), George Bassman (B1), Bill Evans (B3)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record press : unspecified
Label : SteepleChase
Original Label : SteepleChase
Recorded in 2002
Engineered by Jon Rosenberg
Produced by Nils Winther
Originally released in 2003
Reissued in 2025
Tracks :
Side A:
- My Funny Valentine
- Darn That Dream
- You Go To My Head
- Inner Voice
Side B:
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- Chance Meeting
- Turn Out The Stars
- Adagio
Review :
« This duo affair by John Abercrombie and Andy LaVerne salutes the recorded meetings of pianist Bill Evans and guitarist Jim Hall, drawing material from their two duo recordings plus a blowing session made with a quintet. No mere re-creation of Evans and Hall's earlier recordings, each piece is used as a launching point for inventive interplay and lively solos by Abercrombie and LaVerne. The driving opener is "My Funny Valentine," with the guitarist humorously incorporating a lick of "If I Only Had a Brain" in mid-solo, while Evans' influence on LaVerne (a one-time student of the late pianist) is unmistakable. Their lyrical setting of Hall's "All Across the City" suggests a lonely stroll at daylight, while Evans' haunting ballad "Turn Out the Stars" also benefits from their sensitive approach. Two of three LaVerne compositions were penned especially for this recording, while "Inner Voice" also meshes well with the older songs associated with Evans and Hall's work together. » AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings :
Discogs : 5/5 ; AllMusic : 4,5/5