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Track Listings
| 1. Back-Woods Song |
| 2. Waiting |
| 3. May Dance |
| 4. Unshielded Desire |
| 5. Jamala |
| 6. Sorcery I |
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Album Description
Part of the new 'Touchstones' series of specially-priced and newly packaged albums from ECM's back catalogue. All featuring the original artwork and brand new packaging - double cardboard sleeves reminiscent of the original LPs.
The Gateway trio was one of ECM's great, early ensembles and all three would go on to record many masterpieces for the label. This is intense, fiery (even sometimes rockish) music that defies categorization. DownBeat spoke of its "daring and visionary spirit" in a 5-star review.
Recorded 1975
Personnel:
John Abercrombie - (guitar), Dave Holland - (double-bass), Jack DeJohnette - (drums)
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Format:Audio CD
One of the first ECM albums that I ever heard, and still one of my favourites. Messrs. Abercrombie, Holland and DeJohnette probably need no introduction to a readr of this review, but what a combination. All are fleetfooted and can turn on a sixpence. As one of the "Touchstones" reissue series, this now represents an absolute bargain. Can not recommend this highly enough.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fusiony Free Bop
1 Mar 2009
Format:Audio CD
Gateway really is an ECM touchstone - it comes from a time when the label produced dozens of albums that pushed the jazz envelope. In this case, you get a mix of guitar fusion, post bop, and free jazz.
The most obvious parallel is John Abercrombie's classic album Timeless, recorded the previous year, with Dave Holland replacing Jan Hammer. But Holland was a free jazzer at this time, and his presence pulls the group in different directions. Though the influences of Hendrix and McLaughlin loom large, there's a certain looseness and jazziness that was never present on the Mahavishnu Orchestra albums.
"Backwoods Song" is the obvious highlight here - a great tune and loping groove that seems like it could go on for half an hour at least. "Unshielded Desire" is a scorching duet between Abercrombie and DeJohnette, echoing Elvin and Trane on "Vigil" or "Impressions". And "Sorcery" - I guess you could call this a rock tune, except there is an avant-garde edge here that probably would scare most guitar fusion fans senseless.
The rest of the album has more subtle charms, the kind that I missed when I first picked it up as a McLaughlin/Mahavishnu fan. "May Dance" is a great freebop performance; "Waiting" is a solo feature for Dave Holland, a perfect showcase for his great sound; and "Jamala" is a short but beautiful enigma.
One of my favorites from this period.
The most obvious parallel is John Abercrombie's classic album Timeless, recorded the previous year, with Dave Holland replacing Jan Hammer. But Holland was a free jazzer at this time, and his presence pulls the group in different directions. Though the influences of Hendrix and McLaughlin loom large, there's a certain looseness and jazziness that was never present on the Mahavishnu Orchestra albums.
"Backwoods Song" is the obvious highlight here - a great tune and loping groove that seems like it could go on for half an hour at least. "Unshielded Desire" is a scorching duet between Abercrombie and DeJohnette, echoing Elvin and Trane on "Vigil" or "Impressions". And "Sorcery" - I guess you could call this a rock tune, except there is an avant-garde edge here that probably would scare most guitar fusion fans senseless.
The rest of the album has more subtle charms, the kind that I missed when I first picked it up as a McLaughlin/Mahavishnu fan. "May Dance" is a great freebop performance; "Waiting" is a solo feature for Dave Holland, a perfect showcase for his great sound; and "Jamala" is a short but beautiful enigma.
One of my favorites from this period.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Brilliance
21 Jun 2009
Format:Audio CD
Some very imaginative and highly intuitive ensemble playing displays each player's unique and recognizable sound. Jack DeJohnette's drumming is exciting, melodic and supportive. This record would be worth the price for him alone. His playing is orchestral and as rich as any drummer's playing could be. John Abercrombie has been a favorite of mine for 35 years, and I like his playing here as much or more than any he's done. No electric guitarist should miss this record. Dave Holland is magnificent throughout, both as an improviser and a composer. His tone, facility and beauty/clarity of ideas are all superb. Whether or not this is jazz or fusion or free or any other label seems unimportant. It is just great music, full of surprises, dynamics and fresh ideas.
Now if only ECM would rerelease all of the Directions albums...
Now if only ECM would rerelease all of the Directions albums...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Abercrombie! Timeless!
14 Sep 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
You know how you purchase one LANDMARK record and pick up further releases by same artist.
Timeless was first and best. This one is very good. It grows. And like good music will continue to grow on you.
Abercrombie. ECM.... can't go wrong. Like groove check out Cal Tjader and Fantasy label.
Timeless was first and best. This one is very good. It grows. And like good music will continue to grow on you.
Abercrombie. ECM.... can't go wrong. Like groove check out Cal Tjader and Fantasy label.
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