Jeff Palmer, David Liebman, John Abercrombie, Adam Nussbaum - Abracadabra (1990) 320 kbps

Tracklist

1. Hip Slick 7:56
2. Mr. Adam 3:01
3. Tango Dream 8:00
4. Mr. John 4:41
5. Abracadabra 5:10
6. The Unknown Known 6:33
7. Mr. Dave 2:46
8. Girl Swirl 8:38
9. On Fire 12:41

Recording information: Sound On Sound Recording, Inc., New York, NY (11/24/1987).

personnel :

Jeff Palmer: Hammond B3 Electronic Organ, Bass Pedals
John Abercrombie: Guitar Synthesizer
David Liebman: Soprano Saxophone
Adam Nussbaum: Drums

Sound explorations are emphasized throughout this release with Jeff Palmer's atmospheric organ, the varied tones of John Abercrombie's guitar synthesizer, David Liebman's very passionate soprano and Adam Nussbaum's drums interacting over a variety of patterns. All of the compositions are group originals with five by Palmer and one apiece from the other three musicians. Whether it be the funky beat of "Hip Slick," the free jamming of "Mr. Adam," the spacey title cut or the almost New Age feel of "Mr. John," the themes are less important than the setting of moods and the advanced improvising.~Scott Yanow