John Abercrombie

JOHN ABERCROMBIE IN CONCERT:Virtuoso jazz guitarist John Abercrombie continues to push the envelope with his experimental playing technique and avant-garde use of electronic effects. Abercrombie is both a traditionalist and an experimenter -- he remains firmly committed to the intsrument's roots, but his sparing, understated playing style and ambitious timbral palette result in a decidedly progressive sound. His idiosyncratic approach is at its most potent in concert, where the textural nuances of his improvised passages resonate with an organic fluidity that belies their complex nature. Whether he's lending his prodigious chops to post-bop or free jazz, Abercrombie is a passionate, creative, and often surprising player who always impresses on his can't-miss tours.