Coincidence

by Joe Beck

Overview

John Abercrombie and Joe Beck are two veteran jazz guitarists who need no introduction; each has accomplished much as a leader and sideman, but it is a treat to hear them as a duo. This diverse studio set mixes familiar standards and jazz compositions, along with originals by both men. The intricate "Beautiful Love" and "I Should Care" both begin with elaborate solos, keeping their familiar melodies hidden until the final chorus. John Carisi's landmark composition "Israel" is usually performed with brass or a piano, but the guitarists' inventive solos and accompaniment for one another nicely fill out the sound of this still challenging decades-old piece. "My Funny Valentine" is recorded so frequently in the jazz world that it seems in danger of overexposure, though once more Abercrombie and Beck find a fresh path to this popular standard. The spacious, deliberate interpretation adds to the lyricism of "My Romance." They add a funky rhythmic riff to Miles Davis' "All Blues," giving it a new character, while Ornette Coleman's catchy blues "Turnaround" is tackled in a fairly straight-ahead manner. The originals also merit praise. Beck's strutting "Mikey Likes It" and Abercrombie's lovely ballad "Vingt-Six" will likely catch the ears of their fellow guitarists. Highly recommended! ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	02/12/2008
Label:	Whaling City Sound
UPC:	0687606004023
Rank:	139386

Tracks

1. Beautiful Love
2. Vingt-Six
3. I Should Care
4. Israel
5. How Deep Is the Ocean
6. Mikey Likes It
7. My Funny Valentine
8. All Blues
9. My Romance
10. The Turnaround
11. Just a Waltz
12. Things Ain't What They Used to Be

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Beck   Primary Artist
John Abercrombie   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

David Arruda, Jr.   Photography,Design
Alec Head   Mastering,Mixing,Engineer
Neal Weiss   Executive Producer
Jim Robitaille Group   Liner Notes