Homecoming

by Jack DeJohnette, Gateway, John Abercrombie

Overview

The Gateway Trio is a cooperative in the greatest sense of the word, as guitarist John Abercrombie, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Jack DeJohnette are all respected players, composers, and bandleaders on the jazz scene. Even though this only the third Gateway recording and the group's first in 17 years, each group member collaborates frequently with the others. As a result there is always a great sense of interplay between Abercrombie's sometimes-mellow-sometimes-distorted guitar, Holland's huge toned bass, and DeJohnette's dancing drums. All of the compositions are by the band members and are wide-ranging in scope. Highlights include the title track, which begins as a medium swinger but drifts into collective improvisation before coming back to medium swing, Modern Times, with its melody reminiscent of "Yesterdays" over a samba feel, the rockish "How's Never" and "7th D," what one might call a "free blues." This is a fine return to recording for a great group. ~ Greg Turner

Product Details

Release Date:	01/25/2000
Label:	Ecm / Universal Classics & Jazz
UPC:	0731452763723
Rank:	113002

Tracks

1. Homecoming
2. Waltz New
3. Modern Times
4. Calypso Falto
5. Short Cut
6. How's Never
7. In Your Arms
8. 7th D
9. Oneness

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gateway   Primary Artist
John Abercrombie   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar
Jack DeJohnette   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums (Snare),Piano,Drums
Dave Holland   Guest Artist,Double Bass

Technical Credits

John Abercrombie   Composer
Jack DeJohnette   Composer
Allan Titmuss   Photography
Barbara Wojirsch   Cover Design
Manfred Eicher   Producer
Dave Holland   Composer
Jan Erik Kongshaug   Engineer